POR5ELO
EXTENDED EVIDENCE BASED ORTHOTIC MANAGEMENT OF THE LOWER LIMB
POR5ELO
2017
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop a familiarity and understanding of the evidence base related to the clinical orthotic management of patients with complex lower limb pathologies. Sudents will demonstrate an ability to apply and communicate evidence and clinical information to generate appropriate orthotic clinical prescription and treatment planning for clients with complex lower limb presentations. Students will develop skills in the application of clinical assessment, prescription and practical skills in the orthotic management of complex lower limb pathologies with a focus on Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses (KAFO's). Clinical decision making skills and the justification of orthotic management are emphasized with peer based case studies and volunteer patients. Students are expected to apply previous knowledge and skills from preceding subjects.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorAnthony Francis
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites POR4FAE and POR5SAT
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students will be randomly assigned to a subject instance that is compatible with their enrolment in this and other fourth year subjects. That is, each student will be randomly assigned to a group of subject instances that are timetabled to enhance participation and avoid clashes for students in that group. This is administered by the NCPO.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | A review of the Literature Pertaining to KAFO's and HKAFOs for ambulation. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. | Prescribed | Fatone, S. 2006 | VOL 18, NUM 3S, PP137-168 |
| Readings | The importance of being earnest about shank and thigh kinematics especially when using ankle-foot orthoses | Prescribed | Owen, E. 2010 | PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL 34(3): 254-269 |
| Readings | You've heard about outcome measures, so how do you use them? Integrating clinically relevant outcome measures in orthotic management of stroke. Prosthetics and Orthotics International. | Prescribed | Robinson, C and Fatone, S. 2012 | PUBLISHED ONLINE 8 JUN 2012 AT HTTP://POI.SAGEPUB.COM/CONTENT/EARLY/2012/06/08/0309364612446650 |
| Readings | An Atlas of Lower Limb Orthotics, Chapter 6: Knee orthosis and knee-ankle-foot orthoses | Preliminary | Condie, D.N. and Turner, M.S. 1997 | CHAPMAN AND HALL, LONDON |
| Readings | Gait Analysis: Normal and Pathological Function | Preliminary | Perry, J. 2010 | 2ND EDN. SLACK INCORPORATED |
| Readings | Orthotics: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach, Chapter 4: Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses and Knee Orthoses | Preliminary | Edelstein, J. and Bruckner, J. 2002, | SLACK INCORPORATED |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Create, justify and communicate evidence based clinical prescriptions for the orthotic management of clients with complex lower limb presentations.
- Activities:
- Clinical presentation of evidenced based orthotic management plan for clients with complex lower limb conditions Clinical case study prescription and critique activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Source, critique and apply current clinical, theoretical and research evidence describing the orthotic management of persons with complex lower limb presentations
- Activities:
- Critical review of current evidence base and process development for the integration of evidence into clinical decision making processes undertaken in lectures, tutorial sessions and assessment tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Demonstrate competence in clinically relevant professional skills related to the provision of lower limb orthoses
- Activities:
- Knee Ankle Foot Enquiry requiring student demonstration of safe practice and clinical provision skills
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Week 06-24, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnthony Francis
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 06 - 10
Three 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will attend a 5-week intensive program"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 10
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students complete 4 weekly specialist sessions at clinical school ARN's"
PracticalWeek: 06 - 10
Four 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students complete clinical based laboratory projects at LTU"
LectureWeek: 06 - 10
Eight 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at LTU"
LectureWeek: 06 - 10
Two 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at LTU"
LectureWeek: 06 - 10
Two 3.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at LTU"
WorkShopWeek: 06 - 10
Eight 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at LTU"
WorkShopWeek: 06 - 10
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at LTU"
PracticalWeek: 06 - 10
Seven 3.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at LTU"
PracticalWeek: 06 - 10
Six 4.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at LTU"
TutorialWeek: 06 - 10
One 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Assessment session per student."
TutorialWeek: 14 - 21
Two 5.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Assessment session per student."
LectureWeek: 07 - 10
Five 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Off campus: sessions at RCH, STV, AH, NH."
WorkShopWeek: 07 - 10
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Off campus: sessions at RCH, STV, AH, NH."
TutorialWeek: 08 - 10
Two 4.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Off campus: students attendance at clinical facility to observe practice and develop case study for Enquiry 3."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word KAFO enquiry project | Including clinical assessment, provision, optimisation and critique | 20 | 03 |
| One 1-hour written examination | 15 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 2,000-word lower limb orthotic evidence review and clinical improvement proposal | 25 | 02 | |
| One 20-minute oral presentation and one 3,000-word assignment | Formulation and presentation of an evidence based clinical management plan | 40 | 01, 03, 02 |
Melbourne, 2017, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnthony Francis
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 27 - 31
Three 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will attend a 5-week intensive program."
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 32
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students complete 4 weekly specialist sessions at clinical school ARN's."
PracticalWeek: 27 - 32
Four 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students complete clinical based laboratory projects at LTU."
LectureWeek: 27 - 31
Eight 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at LTU"
LectureWeek: 27 - 31
Two 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at LTU"
LectureWeek: 27 - 31
Two 3.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at LTU"
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 31
Seven 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at LTU"
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 31
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at LTU"
PracticalWeek: 27 - 31
Six 3.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at LTU"
PracticalWeek: 27 - 31
Seven 4.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions at LTU"
TutorialWeek: 27 - 31
One 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Assessment session per student."
TutorialWeek: 35 - 42
Two 5.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Assessment session per student."
LectureWeek: 28 - 31
Five 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Off campus: sessions at RCH, STV, AH, NH"
WorkShopWeek: 28 - 31
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Off campus: sessions at RCH, STV, AH, NH"
TutorialWeek: 29 - 31
Two 4.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Off campus: students attendance at clinical facility to observe practice and develop case study Enquiry 3."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word KAFO enquiry project | Including clinical assessment, provision, optimisation and critique | 20 | 03 |
| One 1-hour written examination | 15 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 2,000-word lower limb orthotic evidence review and clinical improvement proposal | 25 | 02 | |
| One 20-minute oral presentation and one 3,000-word assignment | Formulation and presentation of an evidence based clinical management plan | 40 | 01, 03, 02 |