CLINICAL ORTHOTIC MANAGEMENT OF THE FOOT
POR3COF
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students gain knowledge of the evidence that underpins the orthotic management of the foot in clinical practice. This will include principles, clinical assessment, prescription considerations, treatment processes, and a biomechanical basis of orthotic management for a range of pathologies affecting the foot. Evidence based orthotic treatment of various foot conditions are presented in the context of current clinical practice. This includes applied anatomy, pathology and biomechanics relevant to orthotic management and interdisciplinary practice.
School: School Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
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: POR3CAT
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Foot Orthoses and other forms of conservative foot care | Recommended | Michaud, T.C. 1997 | NEWTON: THOMAS C. MICHAUD |
| Readings | Pocket Podiatry: Footwear and Foot Orthoses | Recommended | Williams and Nester, 2010 | Churchill Livingstone |
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:
- Written Assignment, Online Quiz, Written Examination
02. Review and analyse pathomechanics, gait deviations, orthotic mechanics and orthosis design for people with a range of common foot disorders
- Activities:
- Written Assignment, Online Quiz, Written Examination
03. Describe, evaluate and justify treatment procedures for optimal orthotic treatment of people with a variety of common foot disorders
- Activities:
- Written Assignment, Online Quiz, Written Examination
04. Prescribe and justify foot orthoses to suit a variety of common conditions
- Activities:
- Written Assignment, Online Quiz, Written Examination
Melbourne, 2019, Summer 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nathan Collins
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 06 - 07
Eight 3.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 07 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 06 - 07
Four 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 07 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1.5-hour written examination (equivalent to 1,500-words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500-word written assignment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One Online Quiz (equivalent to 750-words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |