1. General information
Course:
ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES IN SPORT PODIATRY
Code:
32533
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
399 - PODIATRY DEGREE
Academic year:
2023-24
Center:
16 - FACULTY OF SCIENCES OF THE HEALTH OF TALAVERA
Group(s):
60
61
Year:
4
Duration:
C2
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
Spanish
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5693-8477
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
MIGUEL CÁNOVAS VÁZQUEZ
- Group(s):
60
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
ENFERMERÍA, FISIOTERAPIA Y TERAPIA OCUP.
Miguel.Canovas@uclm.es
Lecturer:
LAURA MARTÍN CASADO
- Group(s):
60
61
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
ENFERMERÍA, FISIOTERAPIA Y TERAPIA OCUP.
926051680
Laura.MartinCasado@uclm.es
FIRST SEMESTER: Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. SECOND SEMESTER: Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. Upon request for an appointment via email
2. Pre-Requisites
Not established
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
This subject provides the theoretical-practical basis for the use of the different techniques available in the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries. The knowledge of these techniques will be able to determine the causes of pathologies, discriminate normal and pathological patterns and improve the quality of life and performance of athletes.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| CB02 | Apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and show that they have the competences to construct and justify arguments and solve problems within their subject area. |
| CB03 | Be able to gather and process relevant information (usually within their subject area) to give opinions, including reflections on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. |
| CB04 | Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
| CB05 | Have developed the necessary learning abilities to carry on studying autonomously |
| CE04 | Know the anatomical and functional concept of the disease and diseases classification. Describe the pathology of different organs and systems. Medical semiology. Dermatology. Rheumatology Traumatology Neurology. Endocrinology. Pathological vascular processes. Systemic pathologies with effects on the foot. |
| CE10 | Acquire teamwork skills as a unit in which professionals and other personnel related to prevention, diagnostic evaluation and podiatric treatment are structured in a uni or multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary way. |
| CE12 | Know, critically assess and know how to use biomedical information technologies and sources, to obtain, organize, interpret and communicate scientific and health information. Know the basic concepts of biostatistics and its application. Use the search and retrieval systems of biomedical information and understand and interpret scientific texts critically. Know the principles of the scientific method, biomedical research and clinical trial. |
| CE13 | Identify and integrate the professional practice from the respect to the autonomy of the patient; describe the elements of the clinical documentation management with special attention to confidentiality aspects; identify the basic criteria of clinical management, health economics and efficient use of resources. |
| CE14 | Know the fundamentals of biomechanics and kinesiology. Support theories. The human gait. Structural alterations of the foot. Postural alterations of the locomotor system with repercussion in the foot and vice versa. Instruments for biomechanical analysis. |
| CE15 | Perform the podiatric clinical history and record the information obtained. Phylogeny of the locomotor system. The foot through history. Develop physical examination techniques. Normal clinical parameters in decubitus, static and dynamic standing. Clinical exploration techniques. Study of the techniques and how to conduct podiatric intervention in the health field. |
| CE20 | Identify and analyze foot health problems in different environmental, biodynamic and social aspects, as well as learning about the evaluation of scientifically proven facts and the analysis of data in general, to apply Podiatry Based on Scientific Evidence. |
| CE23 | Know and develop the techniques of exploration, to issue a diagnosis and prognosis, and design the orthopodological course of treatment for the pathology of the lower extremity. Bone and ligamentous-muscle trauma. Pathology of the forefoot and hindfoot. Congenital deformities. Neurological injuries. Amputations. Asymmetries |
| CE24 | Develop the skill and dexterity in the use of instruments, material and device used for the preparation and application of orthopodological treatments. General concept of orthopedics. The orthopodological workshop. Technology of orthopodological therapeutic materials. Fundamentals and techniques for foot-leg molding. |
| CE28 | Know and apply the techniques of exploration, diagnosis and treatment of wounds, ulcers and infectious processes that affect the foot. Study, diagnose and treatment diabetic foot. Mechanisms of repair and healing. |
| CE31 | Know, diagnose and treat peripheral vascular and neurological processes that affect the foot and susceptible of chiropodological treatment. |
| CE32 | Know and apply complementary tests in chiropodology. Study and evaluation of the candidate patient for chiropodological treatments. Diagnostic protocols and cataloging surgical risk. |
| CE34 | Know and use the clinical history, assess and apply the preoperative protocol and informed consent. |
| CE39 | Protocol and apply the clinical method in podiatry |
| CE40 | Perform the podiatric clinical history and record the information obtained. |
| CE41 | Develop physical examination techniques |
| CE43 | Interpret the results of complementary tests and the rationalization of their use. |
| CE44 | Issue a diagnosis and a prognosis. |
| CE47 | Develop the capacity to establish protocols, execute them and evaluate them. |
| CE48 | Develop the skill and dexterity in the use of the tools, material and devices used for the preparation and application of podiatric treatments. |
| CE50 | Develop social skills for communication and dealing with the patient and other professionals. |
| CE51 | Establish an exchange of information with the various professionals and health authorities involved in the prevention, promotion and protection of health. |
| CE52 | Prescribe, administer and apply pharmacological, orthopodological, physical and surgical treatments. |
| CE53 | Prepare and interpret clinical reports |
| CE54 | Evaluate the results obtained from the podiatric care process. |
| CE55 | Acquire capacity in the clinical management of podiatry services. |
| CE56 | Keep knowledge, skills and attitudes updated. |
| CE57 | Guarantee the quality of care in the practice of podiatry |
| CE58 | Use documentation elements, statistics, informatics and general methods of epidemiological analysis. |
| GC02 | Know the structure and function of the human body, especially the lower extremity, semiology, mechanisms, causes and general manifestations of the disease and diagnostic methods of medical and pathological processes, interrelating general pathology with foot pathology. |
| GC03 | Obtain the capacity, skill and ability necessary to diagnose, prescribe, indicate, perform and/or develop and evaluate any type of podiatric, orthopodological, chiropodological, surgical, physical, pharmacological, preventive and/or educational treatment, based on the clinical history. |
| GC05 | Collaborate with health professionals specifically trained in the subject, in the adaptation and use of prostheses and necessary technical aids, according to the physical, psychological and social conditions of the patients. |
| GC08 | Acquire work skills in educational and research environments, health care, as well as in uniprofessional and multi-professional teams. Advise in the development and implementation of care and education policies on topics related to prevention and podiatric assistance. |
| GC09 | Critically evaluate the terminology, clinical trials and methodology used in research related to Podiatry. |
| GC11 | Incorporate the ethical and legal principles of the profession in practice, always acting on the basis of compliance with deontological obligations, current legislation and praxis criteria, integrating social and community aspects in decision-making |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| To apply fundamental biomechanical principles during clinical examination and motion analysis. | |
| To know and apply the techniques and methods for clinical examination of joints, muscles, and the nervous system in the lower extremity. | |
| To perform basic assessments evaluations of foot pressure, walking patterns, running techniques, and jumping mechanics through kinematic and kinetic analysis methodologies. | |
| Identify how precursor factors of pathology manifest in the biomechanics of athletes. | |
| Establish a connection between the biomechanics of athletic movements and the potential pathologies that can be generated. | |
| Distinguish between normal and pathological clinical parameters in the context of sports podiatry. | |
| Uso de los medios tecnológicos para mejorar la capacidad diagnóstica. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE SUBJECT.
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Unit 1.1: Presentation and teaching plan of the subject.
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Unit 2: INTRODUCTION TO ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES IN SPORTS PODIATRY.
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Unit 2.1: Principles of measurements.
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Unit 2.2: Spatial and temporal measurement.
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Unit 3: KINEMATIC ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES USED IN SPORTS PODIATRY.
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Unit 3.1: Optical motion capture systems.
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Unit 3.2: Inertial Motion capture systems.
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Unit 4: KINETIC ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES USED IN SPORTS PODIATRY.
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Unit 4.1: Dynamometric platform.
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Unit 4.2: Pressure Recording Systems.
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Unit 4.3: Manual and isokinetic dynamometers.
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Unit 5: DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS IN SPORTS PODIATRY.
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Unit 5.1: Advanced diagnostic tools in podology.
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Unit 5.2: Electromyography applied to sports analysis.
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Unit 6: BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS AND PROTOCOLS FOR SPORT MOTION ANALYSIS.
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Unit 6.1: Vertical jump: normal and pathological clinical parameters.
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Unit 6.2: Running: normal and pathological clinical parameters.
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Unit 6.3: Cycling: normal and pathological clinical parameters.
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7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CE04 CE10 CE12 CE13 CE14 CE15 CE20 CE23 CE24 CE28 CE31 CE32 CE34 CE39 CE40 CE41 CE43 CE44 CE47 CE48 CE50 CE51 CE52 CE53 CE54 CE55 CE56 CE57 CE58 GC02 GC03 GC05 GC08 GC09 GC11 | 1.2 | 30 | Y | N | Lessons are taught by the teacher of the subject. Evaluable in Final Test. | |
| Workshops or seminars [ON-SITE] | Workshops and Seminars | CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CE04 CE10 CE12 CE13 CE14 CE15 CE20 CE23 CE24 CE28 CE31 CE32 CE34 CE39 CE40 CE41 CE43 CE44 CE47 CE48 CE50 CE51 CE52 CE53 CE54 CE55 CE56 CE57 CE58 GC02 GC03 GC05 GC08 GC09 GC11 | 0.6 | 15 | Y | Y | Seminars, workshops and/or group practices for case report solving and simulation work. Evaluable in Practical Exam. Under no circumstances can the 30% limit of justified absences be exceeded. Not re-evaluated. | |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CE04 CE10 CE12 CE13 CE14 CE15 CE20 CE23 CE24 CE28 CE31 CE32 CE34 CE39 CE40 CE41 CE43 CE44 CE47 CE48 CE50 CE51 CE52 CE53 CE54 CE55 CE56 CE57 CE58 GC02 GC03 GC05 GC08 GC09 GC11 | 0.6 | 15 | Y | N | Making reports or jobs derived from workshops and seminars. Deliver before the penultimate week of the school year. Evaluable in Fieldwork assessment. Can be re-evaluated but not repeated. | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Group Work | CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CE04 CE10 CE12 CE13 CE14 CE15 CE20 CE23 CE24 CE28 CE31 CE32 CE34 CE39 CE40 CE41 CE43 CE44 CE47 CE48 CE50 CE51 CE52 CE53 CE54 CE55 CE56 CE57 CE58 GC02 GC03 GC05 GC08 GC09 GC11 | 1.2 | 30 | Y | N | Making reports or jobs in group. Deliver before the penultimate week of the school period. Evaluable in Fieldwork. Not re-evaluated. | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CE04 CE10 CE12 CE13 CE14 CE15 CE20 CE23 CE24 CE28 CE31 CE32 CE34 CE39 CE40 CE41 CE43 CE44 CE47 CE48 CE50 CE51 CE52 CE53 CE54 CE55 CE56 CE57 CE58 GC02 GC03 GC05 GC08 GC09 GC11 | 1.6 | 40 | Y | N | Independent work carried out by the student. Evaluable in Final Test or Practical Exam. | |
| Analysis of articles and reviews [OFF-SITE] | Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles | CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CE04 CE10 CE12 CE13 CE14 CE15 CE20 CE23 CE24 CE28 CE31 CE32 CE34 CE39 CE40 CE41 CE43 CE44 CE47 CE48 CE50 CE51 CE52 CE53 CE54 CE55 CE56 CE57 CE58 GC02 GC03 GC05 GC08 GC09 GC11 | 0.8 | 20 | Y | N | Reading scientific articles. Evaluable in field work. Not re-evaluated. | |
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Final test | 40.00% | 40.00% | The final exam will be of the test type and the score will be calculated as follows: Final test =((right questions-(wrong questions/2))/(number of question)) x 10. |
| Practicum and practical activities reports assessment | 30.00% | 30.00% | Evaluation will be according to the student's performance or excercises for continuous assessment. |
| Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 30.00% | 30.00% | Making reports or jobs derived from workshops and seminars. |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:The current grading system shall apply; currently, uclm student evaluation regulations, approved on May 23, 2022.
The Global evaluation will be carried out based on the average of the evaluation systems (final test and practices). The student must reach 40% from the final test. -
Non-continuous evaluation:The current grading system shall apply; currently, uclm student evaluation regulations, approved on May 23, 2022.
The Global evaluation will be carried out based on the average of the evaluation systems (final test and practices). The student must reach 40% from each evaluation system.
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
The grade of the practices, which have been pass by the student up to a maximum of two academic years from the current course, will be kept, provided that the training activities are not modified
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Evaluation criteria not defined
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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| Hours | hours |
| General comments about the planning: | The planning of the training activities during the course will be adapted to the needs of the students and may change depending on the criteria of the teacher of the subject. The official academic calendar will be followed at all times. |
10. Bibliography and Sources