Biomechanical examination (5 cr)
Code: JT00DK96-3003
General information
Enrollment
06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 16.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Sports and Rehabilitation
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Podiatry
Teachers
- Anni Issakainen
- Laura Saar
- Anna Reinikainen
Groups
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JTSA21SMPodiatry, part-time studies
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?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
the courses of Anatomy and physiology 5 ECTS credits and Biomechanics, 5 ECTS credits