Study Guide

Objective

You practise palpation of the lower limbs as part of a podiatry examination.
You can implement a biomechanical examination of lower limbs.
You can implement testing of muscle functions.
You are able to make a podiatric diagnosis based on examination results.
You can make a podiatric statement.
You can design and instruct an individual exercise programme to support muscular functions.
You are able to use aids when instructing a customer in exercises.
You are able to make clinical conclusions of the impact of the different phases of walking on the individual's functional capacity.

Content

Therapies supporting musculoskeletal functions

How do you use palpation as a part of podiatric examination?

How do you carry out the testing of muscle functions?

How can you make a podiatric diagnosis on the basis of examination results?

How do you make a podiatric statement?

How do you plan and implement individually-designed exercises in support of muscle functions?

How do you use different tools when instructing the exercises?

What are the different clinical conclusions you can make of the various stages of walking and their impact on the individual's ability to function?

How do you carry out biomechanical examinations of the lower limbs?

Training is implemented in the podiatric clinic at the school.

Qualifications

Basics of biomechanics and examination, 5 ects