Clinical Biomechanics

The Origins And Principles Of Biomechanics

This module focuses on the biomechanical based disorders which are commonly influenced by various environment and activity related factors. After studying this module, you will be expected to identify and appropriately adjust for those factors so as to minimise their adverse impact on treatment outcomes. There will be particular focus on the origins of dysfunction with reflection on development, genetics and evolution.

Module code: SPOR70953

Critical Appraisal

This initial module, critical appraisal has been designed to build your skills on interpretation and application of research literature to clinical practice. It will introduce you to research methods such as interviews, focus groups, Randomised Control Trials (RCTs) and other epidemiological methods with the limitations of design at the centre of discussion. It will equip you with appraisal tools that can be utilised for evaluation of research strength, building your knowledge and judgement of the pool of research relevant to Clinical Biomechanics.

Module code: SPOR70956

Lower Limb Paediatric Pathologies And Therapies

This module focuses on the biomechanical based disorders which are commonly influenced by various environment and activity related factors. After studying this module, you will be expected to identify and appropriately adjust for those factors so as to minimise their adverse impact on treatment outcomes. There will be particular focus on the origins of dysfunction with reflection on development, genetics and evolution.

Module code: SPOR70959

Tissue Stress

This module specifically looks at the effect of mechanical stresses upon the tissues of the human body. During the module there will be exploration of the differing characteristics of human tissues and investigation of how they cope with medical and physical load. Application to the functional adaptation under load will be studied with relevance to clinical practice.

Module code: SPOR70951

Research Methods And Methodlogies

This module has been designed to enable you to undertake an in-depth critical analysis of research methods currently used in a variety of settings. In order to do this, you will need to demonstrate that you can apply the theoretical issues of the module to practical situations such as critical evaluation of the research of others and the early formation of your own research skills. As part of the initial development of your research ideas, you will be taken through the process of setting research questions, defining a title, critically applying yourself to the design and possible analysis of your research and the presentation and defence of your ideas when open to the scrutiny of others.

Module code: SPOR70958

Gait Analysis

The content of the module will allow you to familiarise yourself with complex gait 3D motion analysis as well as investigate the place and use simple video based 2D analysis. This will also extend to pressure analysis, muscle function and clinical application of such systems. There will be a focus on hands on work with use of all systems included in the gait analysis lab.

Module code: SPOR70952

Spinal Mechanics

This module will introduce students to the complex growth and ageing of the human spine. There will be a detailed exploration of the biomechanical basis for clinical assessment and intervention. You will develop an appreciation to the wide variety of techniques and equipment available will allow you to critically apply scientific methodological procedures in clinical working environment.

Module code: SPOR70955

Mechanics Of The Diabetic Foot

The formation of foot ulcers have been linked to the mechanical failure of the soft tissues of the foot. This module bridges the clinical gap between traditional practices in tissue viability to highlight the growing understanding of the complex mechanics involved in diabetic foot care. By advancing your knowledge around pressure measurement, balance, offloading and casting as well as building on theoretical concepts around diabetic foot pathologies you will be equipped to provide preventative care to patients. Providing a different perspective to management of the diabetic foot utilising mechanical principles will merge clinical practices around diabetic foot complications.

Module code: SPOR70954

Sports Biomechanics In Injury

Sports injuries in athletes are common and application of a biomechanical framework of how the sports performer develops these injuries can differ in their presenting pathology and management. The module will apply biomechanical principles of injury to the understanding of cause and management of pathology related to sport. This will include inverse dynamics, footwear assessment, prevention, rehabilitation, and risk factors. Additionally, the role therapists have in the multi-professional management in a team will be explored.

Module code: SPOR70957

Dissertation

Module code: SPOR70960