76091 - Applied Medical Techniques 1

Learning outcomes

Al termine del modulo lo studente possiede le conoscenze di base per riconoscere, mediante esame obiettivo, i disturbi biomeccanici che richiedono approfondimenti clinici, nonché le relative manovre e l'utilizzo del podoscopio; è in grado di effettuare applicazioni di feltraggi e di ortesi

Course contents

Functional and biomechanical assessment of the foot.

Cardinal planes and axes of movement; movements and positions of the foot

Evaluation of the main articulations of the foot (functional anatomy, degrees of movement, neutral condition, open kinetic chain examination)

Observation of the foot and leg in load

Podiatry tests (jaks test; tip-toe test; Lunge test, navicular drift/drop, hell rise test, too many toes sign, Foot Posture Index, maximum pronation test, supination resistance test)

Analysis of foot loads in statics and dynamics (podoscope, baropodometric platform)

Gate analysis and step phases (kinematic parameters and kinetic paratrices).

Main pathological gates

Insole for painful foot

Readings/Bibliography

• Clinical Biomechanics of the Lower Extremities (Ronald. L. Valmassy)

• Valutazione biomeccanica del piede volume I (Merton L. Root)

• La funzionalità del piede normale e patologico volume II (Merton L. Root)

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons with presentation support .PPT files

Assessment methods

Oral exam

The final exam consists of an oral exam in which the student will mainly discuss a topic taken from the program. As part of the interview, questions will also be asked aimed at verifying the degree of in-depth knowledge of the proposed topic and the other topics of the program, the critical ability to connect different knowledge to each other through logical-deductive connections and the achievement of a deep understanding of topics covered in class.

Gradation of the final grade:

Preparation on a very limited number of topics covered in the course and analytical skills that emerge only with the help of the teacher, expressed in an overall correct language → 18-19;

Preparation on a limited number of topics covered in the course and ability to autonomous analysis only on purely executive matters, expression in correct language → 20-24;

Preparation on a large number of topics covered in the course, ability to make independent choices of critical analysis, mastery of specific terminology → 25-29;

Comprehensive preparation on the topics covered in the course, ability to make autonomous choices of critical analysis and connection, full mastery of specific terminology and ability to argue and self-reflection → 30.

The achievement by the student of an integrated vision of the topics addressed in class, combined with their critical use, the ability to make connections, the demonstration of an expressive mastery and specific language will be evaluated with honors.

The criterion for integrating the grade into the final overall assessment of the CI provides for the weighted mathematical average based on credits.

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

.pdf file of the lessons, personal notes, scientific papers

Office hours

See the website of Daniela Platano