This module will focus on how diabetes affects biomechanics of the lower limb specifically the foot and will specifically look at the following areas
- Short review of physiology and pathology in diabetes
- Complications associated with the disease process impact on musculoskeletal problems and dysfunction as well as tissue viability.
- Define the causes and management of diabetic ulcerations with a strong emphasis on the biomechanical framework underpinning the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot disease.
- Impact surgical intervention has on gait
- Investigate the modalities of footwear, orthoses and padding in the management of the diabetic foot.
- Diabetic complications on locomotion will be investigated and concepts tested within the Biomechanics and Gait Analysis Laboratory.

In addition to standard library and IT facilities, the students in this module will require:
Anatomical models
Presentation tools - (computer facilities)
Clinical Facilities - couches, biomechanical measuring devices. Gait analysis equipment. Access to the biomechanics facility in the Science Centre

Core
Armstrong, D G. Lavery, L A .(2010) Clinical Care of the diabetic foot. Amer Diabetes Assn
Edmonds, M E. Foster, A V M (2014). Managing the diabetic foot. 3rd Ed., Blackwell
Levin, M. E., & O'Neal, L. W. (2008). Levin and O'Neal's the diabetic foot. J. H. Bowker, & M. A. Pfeifer (Eds.). Elsevier Health Sciences.

Recommended:
Boulton, A. J., Cavanagh, P. R., & Rayman, G. (Eds.). (2006). The foot in diabetes. John Wiley & Sons.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching: (42 hours)
42 hours in total equating to:
7 hours biomechanics practical on impact of diabetic complications on locomotion
28 hours lectures and tutorials
7 hours group work and seminars on mechanical treatment options (footwear/orthoses/casting)

Guided Independent Study: (258 hours)
Critique and practice of practical demonstrations and prescription methods (footwear/orthoses/casting) = 125 hours of work.
Background reading and preparation of written assignments 100 hours of work
Enquiry and reading on supplementary analysis tools = 33 hours of work

Assessment is based on a portfolio (100% 5000-6000 words) set around specific tasks to ensure that all LO 1-6 are met and will include the following topic areas.
Altered locomotion in the Diabetic foot, Mechanical interventions for the Diabetic foot, Complications associated with mechanics of the diabetic foot.

Formative feedback will be given via -
Part of the portfolio will be to create a presentation, which will offer the opportunity for constructive feedback from tutors before embarking on the marked assignment.
15 minutes presentation.

Students have to be an allied health professional registered with the HCPC, sports therapist or biomechanist who support allied health professionals or a medical professional. All of whom are involved in musculoskeletal practice.

This module will focus on how diabetes affects biomechanics of the lower limb specifically the foot and will specifically look at the following areas
- Short review of physiology and pathology in diabetes
- Complications associated with the disease process impact on musculoskeletal problems and dysfunction as well as tissue viability.
- Define the causes and management of diabetic ulcerations with a strong emphasis on the biomechanical framework underpinning the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot disease.
- Impact surgical intervention has on gait
- Investigate the modalities of footwear, orthoses and padding in the management of the diabetic foot.
- Diabetic complications on locomotion will be investigated and concepts tested within the Biomechanics and Gait Analysis Laboratory.