Study Guide

Objective

You know the criteria and affecting factors of the vertical position.

You know the effects of open and closed kinetic chain on the body's activities.

You understand the impact of the balance system on human activities.

You know how to carry out biomechanical examinations of lower extremities.

You master the different roles of muscle activity and muscle work habits.

You know the different types of physiological motion.

You know the basics of body physics and mechanics.

You master the clinical reasoning process and documentation as a part of podiatric process.

You can observe gait.

Content

What are the criteria for the vertical position and the factors affecting it?

How does the kinetic chain affect the functioning of the human body?

How does the balance system affect the human body?

How do you carry out biomechanical examinations of lower limbs?

What are the different roles of muscle activity and muscle work habits?

What are the physiological types of motion?

How do the different laws of physics affect the functioning of the human body?

What is the importance of clinical reasoning and documentation in the podiatry process?

How can you observe gait?

Qualifications

Human growth, development and learning, 5 ECTS credits

Basics of foot health 5 ECTS credits