EXTENDED ORTHOTIC MANAGEMENT OF THE FOOT
POR3EOF
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students expand their knowledge of the evidence that underpins the orthotic management of the foot in clinical practice. This includes an in-depth exploration of the principles, prescription considerations, and treatment processes associated with the orthotic management of the foot. Evidence based orthotic treatment of various pathologies and foot conditions are presented in the context of current clinical practice.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Nathan Collins
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in HZPOTC and have passed HBS3PBD and HBS3NPM OR admission in HMCPO - Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics
Co-requisites: POR3COF
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: This subject is only available to Prosthetics and Orthotics students.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Review and analyse clinical and research evidence of the orthotic management of a range of common foot pathologies in the context of interdisciplinary team management
- Activities:
- Lectures, Tutorials
02. Use judgement and initiative to safely undertake a clinical assessment of the lower limb in regards to musculoskeletal and neurological function.
- Activities:
- Practical sessions, clinical and fabrication sessions
03. Review and analyse pathomechanics, gait deviations, orthotic mechanics and orthosis design for people with a range of common foot disorders
- Activities:
- Lectures, Tutorials
04. Describe, evaluate and justify treatment procedures for optimal orthotic treatment of people with a variety of common foot disorders
- Activities:
- Lectures, Tutorials, Practical Sessions
05. Identify and justify selection of materials, components and fabrication techniques to meet the functional needs of a range of people with common foot disorders
- Activities:
- Lectures, Tutorials, Practical Sessions
06. Use judgement and initiative to safely conduct a lower limb cast, orthotic fabrication and fitting of foot orthoses to a client's limb. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate lower limb alignment
- Activities:
- Practical sessions, clinical and fabrication sessions
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nathan 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.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment and Fitting of Prefabricated Foot Orthoses and Clinical Report (1,250 word equiv) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Assessment and Fitting of Custom Foot Orthoses and Clinical Report (1,500 word equiv) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Written Exam (1,000 word equivalence) | 30 | 01, 03, 04 |