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FOOT AND ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOTICS EVIDENCE
POR4FAE
2015
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.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNathan Collins
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HBS3NPM and HBS3PPO or admission into HMCPO - Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics
Co-requisites POR4FAA
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe clinical and research evidence of the orthotic management of a range of common ankle-foot pathologies in the context of interdisicplinary team management
- Activities:
- Case study, quiz, written examination
- 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)
02. Describe, evaluate and justify treatment procedures for optimal orthotic treatment of people with a variety of common anklefoot disorders
- Activities:
- Case study, quiz, written examination
- 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)
03. Identify and describe pathomechanics, gait deviations, orthotic mechanics and orthosis design for people with a range of common ankle-foot disorders
- Activities:
- Quiz, written examination
- 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)
04. Identify and justify selection of materials, components and fabrication techniques to meet the functional needs of a range of people with common ankle-foot disorders
- Activities:
- Case study, written assignment
- 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)
05. Prescribe and justify ankle-foot orthoses to suit a variety of common conditions
- Activities:
- Case study, quiz, written assignment, written examination
- 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)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNathan Collins
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1.5-hour Written Examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one 1,500-word Written Assignment | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 01 | |
| one case study prescription (500-words equivalent) | 10 | 05 | |
| one online quiz (500-word equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |