por5elo extended evidence based orthotic management of the lower limb
EXTENDED EVIDENCE BASED ORTHOTIC MANAGEMENT OF THE LOWER LIMB
POR5ELO
2020
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, you will develop a familiarity and understanding of the evidence base related to the clinical orthotic management of patients with c complex lower limb pathologies. You will be supported to learn how to apply and communicate evidence and clinical information to generate appropriate orthotic clinical prescription and treatment planning for clients with complex lower limb presentations. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in the application of clinical assessment, prescription and practical skills in the orthotic management of complex lower limb pathologies with a focus on Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses (KAFO's). Clinical decision making skills and the justification of orthotic management are emphasized with peer based case studies and volunteer patients. You are expected to apply previous knowledge and skills from preceding subjects.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorAnthony Francis
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesPOR4EFA AND POR4CFA
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsStudents will be randomly assigned to a subject instance that is compatible with their enrolment in this and other fourth year subjects. That is, each student will be randomly assigned to a group of subject instances that are timetabled to enhance participation and avoid clashes for students in that group. This is administered by the discipline of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
A review of the Literature Pertaining to KAFO's and HKAFOs for ambulation. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorFatone, S.
Year2006
Edition/VolumeVOL 18, NUM 3S, PP137-168
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You've heard about outcome measures, so how do you use them? Integrating clinically relevant outcome measures in orthotic management of stroke. Prosthetics and Orthotics International.
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Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorRobinson, C and Fatone, S.
Year2012
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PublisherPUBLISHED ONLINE 8 JUN 2012 AT
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URLHTTP://POI.SAGEPUB.COM/CONTENT/EARLY/2012/06/08/0309364612446650
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Gait Analysis: Normal and Pathological Function
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrereading
AuthorPerry, J.
Year2010
Edition/Volume2ND EDN
PublisherSLACK INCORPORATED
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The importance of being earnest about shank and thigh kinematics especially when using ankle-foot orthoses
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorOwen, E.
Year2010
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PublisherPROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL 34(3): 254-269
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An Atlas of Lower Limb Orthotics, Chapter 6: Knee orthosis and knee-ankle-foot orthoses
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrereading
AuthorCondie, D.N. and Turner, M.S.
Year1997
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCHAPMAN AND HALL, LONDON
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Orthotics: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach, Chapter 4: Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses and Knee Orthoses
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrereading
AuthorEdelstein, J. and Bruckner, J.
Year2002
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PublisherSLACK INCORPORATED
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Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 05-25, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnthony Francis
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 5 - 9
Five 7.00 hours block mode per week on weekdays during the day from week 5 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students will undertake a 5 week intensive study program. This program involves face-to-face lectures, workshops, laboratory activities.
Field TripWeek: 5 - 9
One 4.00 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 5 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
A four hour attendance at a clinical facility off site to observe practice and develop case study for Enquiry 3. As scheduled.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses (KAFO) project (2500 words equivalent)KAFO = assessment includes clinical assessment, provision, optimisation and critique | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO3 |
One 1-hour written examination (1000 words equivalent)Undertaken during the 5 week teaching program. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2,000-word lower limb orthotic evidence review and clinical improvement proposal | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
One 20-min oral presentation (1000 words equiv) & one 3,000-word assignment (4000 words total equiv)Formulation and presentation of an evidence based clinical management plan | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 27-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnthony Francis
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 27 - 31
Five 7.00 hours block mode per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students will undertake a 5 wk intensive study program. This program involves face-to-face lectures, workshops, laboratory activities.
Field TripWeek: 27 - 31
One 4.00 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
A four hour attendance at a clinical facility off site to observe practice and develop case study for Enquiry 3. As scheduled.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses (KAFO) project (2500 words equivalent)KAFO = assessment includes clinical assessment, provision, optimisation and critique | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO3 |
One 1-hour written examination (1000 words equivalent)Undertaken during the 5 week teaching program. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2,000-word lower limb orthotic evidence review and clinical improvement proposal | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
One 20-min oral presentation (1000 words equiv) & one 3,000-word assignment (4000 words total equiv)Formulation and presentation of an evidence based clinical management plan | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |