Knees, Lower Legs & Feet Issues
Anatomy & Physiology
Overview
In this lesson, we present a comprehensive study of knees, lower legs, and feet, including anatomy, common issues, and strategies for promoting health and adapting for pain.
Objective
Understand the anatomical structure of the lower legs and feet, learn common injury patterns and causal factors, and become proficient in adapting practice to support students with knee or foot pain.
What You'll Get
You'll get the anatomical foundation and practical application in one bundle. Learn the bones, joints, and movement patterns of the knees, lower legs, ankles, and feet. Understand what goes wrong and why—common injuries, overuse patterns, structural issues. For teachers, this gives you the knowledge to adapt poses safely for students with knee or foot pain, plus guidance on when to refer out to medical professionals. Practitioners dealing with pain will find clarity on how to modify practice intelligently without giving up entirely.
Lesson Bundle Contents
- Lower Legs Anatomy
- Knee Functions & Issues
- Fostering Knee Health
- Adapting for Knee Pain
- Foot Pain
- Teaching for Foot Health
Objectives at a Glance
- Lower Leg Anatomy
Learn anatomical terminology related to the knees, lower legs and feet.
- Knee Functions & Issues
Learn common types of knee issues and potential causal factors.
- Fostering Knee Health
Apply knowledge of anatomy and movement patterns to work effectively with knee issues and to promote knee health.
- Adapting for Knee Pain
Become familiar with knee pain and issues, and teaching considerations for supporting students who are experiencing or recovering from knee pain or surgery.
- Foot Pain
Learn common types of issues with the feet and potential causal factors.
- Teaching for Foot Health
Apply knowledge of anatomy, movement patterns and the causes of issues to work effectively with foot issues and to promote foot health.
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