This module will focus on developing and extending the understanding of gait analysis equipment and its application in analysing normal and pathological human movement. The content of the module will allow the student to familiarise themselves with complex gait 3D motion analysis as well as investigate the place and use simple video based 2D analysis.
You will review gait and its key elements and how equipment can be used to analyse mechanics of locomotion. There will be a strong hands on element to this module allowing students to capture data, process and analyse practical information taken from contact sessions. There will also be significant emphasis placed on understanding handling of data and interpretation of results obtain whilst analysing gait.

Assessment 1: Develop a critical debate in a report on the differences in technology between 2D and 3D gait analysis including critique on the advantages and disadvantages of both systems and there uses. Assignment 1 covers LO’s: 4,.
Assessment 2: A video recording of a presentation of the gait analysis report based on fixed data sets that will be provided for analysis. Details of the methods used and the application of the results to clinical practice are required. Assignment 2 covers LO’s: 1, 2,3.

This blended learning module will be a hybrid delivery with online material to study as well as face to face sessions for practical skills and demonstrations. Discussions within the practical sessions as well as online are encouraged to shre ideas, thoughts and critique the tasks that are delivered as part of the module. Formative feedback will be a common thread through class tasks online and in person as well as tutorial sessions developed to build and lead the skills of the student.
All pre course reading materials and course documentation will be available through blackboard. It will be necessary for students to engage fully in the Black Board activities and tasks, and they are encouraged to participate in the discussion forums within blackboard to enhance the teaching / learning experience. This will consist of several Activities and Tasks, from which students will be asked to actively contribute to electronic based discussions.

1. Apply a knowledge of human movement and how analysis of gait can be used to measure specific aspects of locomotion for performance analysis, health and pathology.
Problem Solving, Knowledge & Understanding, Application

2. Evaluate and reflect on the appropriate use of gait analysis measurement systems relevant to demographic analysis, applying the data collected to normative measures for that group.
Enquiry, Reflections, Application.

3. Develop an advanced comprehensive understanding of data collection, validity and reliability, analysis and interpretation with relevant 3 recommendation from gait analysis
Enquiry, Learning, Problem, Solving.

4. Examine and critique published research of specific gait analysis techniques and measurement systems. Knowledge & Understanding, Reflection, Communication.

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

Baker, R (2013) Measuring Walking: A handbook of Clinical Gait Analysis. MacKeith Press. ISBN - 9781908316660

Levine D., Richards J., Whittle, M.W. (2012) Whittle’s Gait analysis 5th Edition. Churchill Livingstone, e book ISBN- 9780702051999

Adams, J. (2018) Observational Gait Analysis – A Visual Guide. Slack Inc. ISBN 9781630910402

Perry, J. & Burnfield, J.M. (2010). Gait analysis : normal and pathological function, 2nd Edition. Horofare, N.J.:Slack. ISBN - 9781556427664

Richards, J (2015) Biomechanics in Clinic and Research: Churchill Livingstone. 2Ed ISBN - 0443101701

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

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.