Biomechanical examinationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the process of biomechanical examination.
You are able to carry out and document the biomedical examination of lower extremities.
You know the terminology of biomechanics.
You are able to examine and measure reliably the mobility of lower extremities.
You are able to analyze gait and use different methods of analysis.
You can make conclusions from the research results that you receive and utilize them in the podiatric decision-making.

Content

What does the biomechanical examination process include?
How do you carry out and document biomedical examination?
How do you examine and measure reliably the mobility of the lower limbs?
How do you carry out gait analysis by using different methods of analysis?
How do you make summaries and conclusions based on your examination results?

Qualifications

the courses of Anatomy and physiology 5 ECTS credits and Biomechanics, 5 ECTS credits

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically.
- look for information in the key information sources of the field.
- identify interrelated tasks.
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.