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FOOT BIOMECHANICS COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
PDP153 FOOT BIOMECHANICS 1 2 2 4

Objectives and Contents

Objectives: The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the anatomy of the foot and ankle and joint biomechanics, as well as the biomechanics of walking and balance; to explain foot pathologies and the biomechanical foundations of pathological gait; and to develop skills in assessment and interpretation based on this knowledge.
Content: The content of this course includes the definition and fundamental principles of biomechanics, the anatomy of the foot and ankle, ankle joint biomechanics, walking and balance biomechanics, foot pathologies, and the biomechanical characteristics of pathological gait.