Many of us cringe at the mention of ‘Biomechanics’, much less even the thought of venturing into some type of academic discussion on gait analysis!  However, your fears should not apply to one of PRESENT’S newest online courses entitled “Gait Analysis” by Norman Murphy, PhD. This interactive lecture brings new light to the swing phase and the stance phase and will help you truly understand the mechanics and the function of these important concepts. The detailed content of this lecture is presented in a very approachable manner and with great use of visual aids.

Dr. Murphy gives things a real-world feel by using some non-traditional analogies in approaching his teaching points for the lecture. Many of his insightful viewpoints will help you make the connections that you have wanted to get out of biomechanics for a long time. You will learn how the sometimes abstract principles of biomechanics are directly related to patient outcomes and treatment methodologies.

There is always a lot of room for argument when discussing biomechanics, but I would strongly suggest that this lecture will help you stand on more solid ground with your knowledge base of lower extremity function…