The Podiatrain course will provide theoretical background and application of novel technologies in Clinical Biomechanics related to foot pathologies.
Some of the technologies covered include:
Platform Foot Pressure Mapping
Inshoe-Foot Pressure Mapping
3D Motion Analysis
Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacture (CADCAM) of foot orthoses
3D Scanning
3D Printing
Electromyography (EMG)
Thermography (Medical Infrared Imaging)
Course contents include:
Introduction to Podiatric Biomechanics
Paradigms and Theories
Application paradigms: strengths and weaknesses
Technologies for the biomechanical assessment: Part I
Technologies for the biomechanical assessment: Part II
CAD/CAM systems and 3D printing
Assessing a normal foot
Case studies:
Diabetic foot
Rheumatoid foot
Metatarsalgia
Sport injuries
Plantar fasciitis
Paediatric foot
