FOOT AND ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOTICS EVIDENCE
POR4FAE
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students gain knowledge of foot orthotics and ankle-foot orthotics evidence that underpins clinical practice. This will include principles, treatment processes, clinical assessment, prescription considerations and a biomechanical basis of orthotic management for a range of pathologies affecting the ankle and foot. Evidence based orthotic treatment of various foot and ankle problems are presented in the context of current clinical practice. This includes applied anatomy, pathology and biomechanics relevant to orthotic management and interdisciplinary practice.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Nathan Collins
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: HBS3NPM and HBS3PPO or admission into HMCPO - Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics
Co-requisites: POR4FAA
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Only available to students enrolled in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Biomechanical Basis of Orthotic Management | Recommended | Bowker, P., Condie, D.N., Bader, D.L., and Pratt, D.J.(Eds) 1993 | OXFORD: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN |
| Readings | Foot Orthoses and other forms of conservative foot care | Recommended | Michaud, T.C. 1997 | NEWTON: THOMAS C. MICHAUD |
| Readings | Use of ankle-foot orthoses following stroke - Best practice statement | Recommended | NHS Quality Improvement Scotland 2009 | NHS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nathan Collins
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word Written Assignment | 30 | |
| One 1.5-hour Written Examination | 40 | |
| One 5-minute Oral Presentation | 10 | |
| One case study prescription | 10 | |
| Online quiz (500-word equivalent) | 10 |