This module will examine the biomechanical concepts of the body, particularly the lower limb. Studying this module will enable you to define and explain the relationship of kinematics to anatomy and physiology of the human musculo-skeletal system. You will:
- study the relationship of anatomy to mechanics and explore the differing perspectives of the descriptive anatomist to that of the clinical biomechanist who requires an understanding of the dynamics of functional anatomy of human movement.
- explore the concepts of joint axes and their fluidity of position in space and time during gait and relate these concepts to those of joint neutral and joint congruency positions and core stability.
- use understanding of the mechanical effectiveness of such structures to interpret positional relationship of joint axes and timing of action with respect to locomotion and other functional activities.
- explore the relationship between developmental processes and observed clinical pathology,
- be expected to demonstrate practical application and debate on the origins of the clinical biomechanical evaluation process.
The clinical course of biomechanical based disorders is commonly influenced by various environment and activity related factors. After studying this module you will be expected to identify and appropriately adjust those factors so as to minimise their adverse impact on treatment outcomes. In this module you will therefore explore the embryological and developmental origins of various structural deformities.

A collection of evidence presented as a portfolio supporting the attainment of the learning outcomes. This will include reflection of current concepts and application of principles to current practice through case study work.
Assessment 1 addresses all LO 1 –4.

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 share 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. Relate functional anatomy, kinesiology, kinematics, and kinetics to your understanding of human movement and translate this to Clinical Biomechanics.
Enquiry and Communication

2. Associate and/or dissociate clinical evidence collected from patients. Reflect on present clinical practice to inform a mechanism of injury that will explain the pathology and symptoms.
Learning, Reflection

3. Contrast normal and abnormal mechanics and consequential mechanical efficiency in relation to anatomical variant, development, age or gender and how that may impact on pathology and symptoms. Application and Problem solving

4. Consider the origins of pathology from evolutionary, genetic, developmental, physiological or traumatic sources and explain the effects it may have on patient biomechanics
Knowledge and Understanding

Standard library and IT facilities.

Hamill, J and Knutzen, KM (2009) The biomechanical basis of human movement. ISBN- 1451177305

Peterson, D. (2014) Biomechanics: Principles and Practices CRC Press. ISBN 9781439870983

Watkins, J. (2009) Structure and function of the Musculosekeltal System 2Ed ISBN - 0736078908

Richards J. (2018) Comprehensive textbook of clinical biomechanics. Elsevier. ISBN 0702054895

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

This module focuses on the biomechanical based disorders which are commonly influenced by various environment and activity related factors. After studying this module, you will be expected to identify and appropriately adjust for those factors so as to minimise their adverse impact on treatment outcomes. There will be particular focus on the origins of dysfunction with reflection on development, genetics and evolution.