CLINICAL ORTHOTIC MANAGEMENT OF THE FOOT
POR3COF
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will review 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 inthe context of current clinical practice. This includes applied anatomy,pathology and biomechanics relevant to orthotic management and interdisciplinary practice.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNathan Collins
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites POR3CAT
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Pocket Podiatry: Footwear and Foot Orthoses | Recommended | Williams and Nester, 2010 | Churchill Livingstone |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse clinical and research evidence related to the orthotic management of common foot pathologies.
- Activities:
- Written Assignment, Online Quiz, Written Examination, Written Report
02. Review and analyse pathomechanics, gait deviations, orthotic mechanics and orthoses designs for people with common foot disorders.
- Activities:
- Written Assignment, Online Quiz, Written Examination
03. Describe, evaluate and justify treatment procedures for optimal orthotic treatment of people with 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
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Melbourne, 2020, Summer 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNathan Collins
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
06
-
07
Four 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 06 to week 07
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour written examination (equivalent to 1,000-words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,500-word written assignment | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 45 minute online quiz (equivalent to 750-words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 500-word written report | 10 | 01 |