EVIDENCE OF FOOT ANKLE ORTHOTICS
POR4EFA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students gain knowledge of the evidence that underpins the orthotic clinical management of the ankle. 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.
School: School Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Sarah Anderson
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: Must be admitted in: HZPOTC AND must have passed POR3COF and POR3EOF; OR Must be admitted in: HMCPO and no other rules apply.
Co-requisites: POR4CFA
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critique clinical and research evidence of the orthotic management of a range of common ankle-foot pathologies in the context of interdisicplinary team management
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, oral presentation, case study task, written examination
02. Describe, evaluate and justify treatment procedures for optimal orthotic treatment of people with a variety of common ankle-foot disorders
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, oral presentation, case study task, written examination
03. Analyse pathomechanics, gait deviations, orthotic mechanics and orthosis design to prescribe and justify ankle-foot orthoses for people with a range of common ankle-foot disorders
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, oral presentation, case study task, written examination
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:
- Lectures, tutorials, oral presentation, case study task, written examination
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sarah Anderson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 42
Two 1.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Preparation for final year clinical education placement (POR5CEA)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1.5-hour Written Examination (1500 word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 20 minute oral presentation plus submission of presentation slides (1500 word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One case study report (1500 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03 |