Biomechanics in Physiotherapy

Unit code: HPT2001 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
VU Sunshine Clinical School
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

Biomechanical analysis forms a cornerstone of Physiotherapy practice in understanding ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’ movement patterns and their effect on function. Biomechanics in Physiotherapy provides students with the necessary understanding of the concepts and theories around human movement including forces, levers, kinetics and kinematics. Students will also gain skills in completing a biomechanical assessment, critically analyse assessment findings and formulate appropriate diagnostics to guide management.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Investigate biomechanical concepts and terminology including forces, levers, kinetics and kinematics;
  2. Identify appropriate biomechanical assessments and justify the use of different measurement tools relevant to the clinical presentation;
  3. Analyse and interpret biomechanical assessment findings to guide diagnostics and management plans; and
  4. Apply biomechanical knowledge using case-based learning to clients across the lifespan and inclusive of indigenous and culturally diverse patient populations.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 15%
Test (1hr)
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 40%
Written Assignment (1500 words)
Assessment type: Practicum
|
Grade: 45%
OSCE: (30mins) Practical assessment

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy
HCPT | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years

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