Biomechanics 235 - 236

Course overview

Hour 1 *Discuss the anatomy of the tibialis posterior muscle. *Emphasize the importance of blood supply and the presence of watershed areas leading to tendon pathoanatomy. *Present the biomechanics associated with this muscle's normal activity vs dysfunction. *Show clinical examples of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. *Discuss orthotic intervention and exercises that are useful in remediation of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Hour 2 *Review the pertinent anatomy of the Achilles tendon and adjacent structures. *Discuss watershed zones of micro-vascularity and how they can be compromised. *Discuss the mechanisms of how many Achilles tendinopathies and pathologies occur. *Present some methods of treatment and remediation for Achilles tendinopathies.