Study Guide

Objective

You understand the process of biomechanical examination.
You can carry out and document biomechanical examination of lower extremities.
You can reliably examine and measure the mobility of lower extremities and lumbar spine.
You know the arch structures of the foot and understand their function.
You know how to analyze gait and you know different analysis methods.
You know how to take into account factors affecting reliability in podiatric measurements and examination.

Content

What does the biomechanical examination process in podiatry consist of?
How do you carry out and document podiatric biomechanical examinations?
How do you examine and measure the mobility of the joints of the lower extremities and the lumbar spine?
What are the arch structures of the foot and what are the structures that support them?
What are the functions of arch structures?
How do you analyze gait at the level of muscle and joint function?
What methods can you use in gait analysis?
What factors affect reliability in podiatry measurement and examination?
How do you consider reliability in podiatry measurement and examination?

Qualifications

You know and recognize the main structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system.
You know the stages of gait and the factors that affect gait.
You know the effects of the kinetic chain on body function.