Biomechanics 202

Course overview

*Describe how the motor and sensory homunculus relate to the foot and are integral to training and rehabilitation. *Discuss the 3 rockers of the foot. *Give examples of problems that result from a loss of the 3 rockers of the foot. *Explain the concept of pelvis neutrality and its effect on training. *Describe and examine the tripod of the foot. *Breakdown most movement into 2 basic rules or tenets. *Give examples of the problems which can arise if the 2 basic rules or tenets of movement are not followed. *Discuss the clinical consequences of loss of the medial and lateral tripods of the foot.