Lower Limb Biomechanics Hands-On Workshop: Module 1
A highly practical course focussing on the biomechanical relationship between the foot, knee, leg, hip and lower back.
Topics covered include:
- Intro to Biomechanics: Cause & Effect
- Lower Limb Anatomy: Mechanics of the Foot
- Orientation/Axis of Motion: The Sagittal, Frontal & Transverse Planes.
- The Subtalar Joint: Triplane Motion & the Lower Leg
- Pronation & Supination: Symptoms
- Biomechanical Engineering: A Clinical Perspective
- Pronation & Gait: Causative Factors
- Subtalar Joint Neutral: Examination of Root’s theory of lower limb normalcy, and the effect of the tibial varum angle in conjunction with gravity & hard ground surfaces.
- Diagnosis of Excessive Pronation: RCSP (Resting Calcaneal Stance Position) & NCSP (Neutral Calcaneal Stance Position)
- Obtaining Subtalar Joint Neutral: The Anterior Line Method & Posterior Markings
- Identifying Forefoot Valgus & Varus
- Identifying Forefoot Supinatus
- Assessment & Treatment of Common Lower Limb Biomechanical Conditions: Including Hallux Abducto Valgus, Metatarsalgia & Mortons Neuroma, Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Spur, Severs Disease, Achilles Tendonitis, Shin Splints, Osgood Schlatters Disease, Knee Pain, Functional & Structural Leg Length Discrepancy.
- Strapping Techniques: Lateral Heel Lock, Medial & Central Heel Lock & Low Dye Strapping.
- Fitting Orthotics: The Prescription & Fitting Process
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2017 Course Dates:
Farnborough, UK: 2 September 2017
Lower Limb Biomechanics Hands-On Workshop: Module 2
Topics covered include:
- The Anterior Alignment Method and Talo Navicular Measurement
- Using a Gravity Goniometer
- Range of Pronation: Measurement & Calculation
- Forefoot Valgus: Effects on the lower limb & gait cycle
- Forefoot Varus: Effects on the lower limb & gait cycle
- Forefoot Supinatus: Effects on the lower limb & gait cycle
- Plantarflexed 1st Ray: Assessment for Fixed or Mobile
- Dorsiflexed 1st Ray: Assessment for Fixed or Mobile
- Sesamoiditis: Assessement & Treatment
- LLB Assessment System: unique diagnostic system to assist in identifying the underlying biomechanical cause of patient pain & discomfort
- Tibial Torsion Assessment: Malleolar position & using a Gravity Goniometer to measure tibial torsion.
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2017 Course Dates:
Farnborough, UK: 3 September 2017