Health CPD modules at University of Brighton

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Clinical Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Pathologies of the Lower Limb

This module is ideal for anyone who is involved with treating lower limb and foot injuries.

Module Information

Module code

HE735

Content

This module will provide you with an opportunity to study the theories of clinical biomechanics and its applications to musculoskeletal pathologies of the lower limb.

The module structure and assignment are designed to challenge your thinking, promote critical evaluation of your own clinical practice and help to enhance evidence-based practice in relation to management of musculoskeletal conditions of the lower limb.

The module also includes practical human movement analysis sessions
where students get to test their own orthotics design / footwear
recommendations.

Module aims

  • To provide students with an opportunity to study theories of clinical biomechanics and its applications to musculoskeletal pathologies of the lower limb
  • To allow students to gain an appreciation of the variety of evidence based management methods of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the lower limb
  • To provide students with an opportunity to explore their own clinical practice, particularly regarding orthotics design and footwear recommendations

Entry requirements

Applicants at level 7 would normally possess a bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Assessments

Students will write an essay based on a patient case selected from their own practice or from a case study provided if have no access to a case load

Module lead

Rachel Forss

Module dates

2024-25 Semester 1 –  Falmer Campus, Brighton (dates subject to change)

  • January  6, 7, 8, 9
  • February  17

Assessment Submission Date:  tbc

Fees

If you are choosing this module as part of a postgraduate or community course, please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk for specific information on the fee for this module

If you are taking this as a single module, the fee is:

2024-25  tbc

Further Information

Please contact SHS-CPE-Admissions@brighton.ac.uk for further information about the module

This module can be taken as a stand alone module.

It is an optional module for MSc Advanced Podiatry.

It could also be used as an optional module for MSc Advanced Physiotherapy, Advanced Occupational Therapy, Health and Advanced Clinical Practice in discussion with the course leader.

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