CLINICAL ORTHOTIC MANAGEMENT OF THE FOOT
POR3COF
2021
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 in the context of current clinical practice. This includes applied anatomy, pathology and biomechanics relevant to orthotic management and interdisciplinary practice.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNathan Collins
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
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PrerequisitesPOR3CAT
Co-requisitesN/A
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Quota Management StrategyN/A
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Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Pocket Podiatry: Footwear and Foot Orthoses
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWilliams and Nester
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherChurchill Livingstone
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, LTU Term 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNathan Collins
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 7
Four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 7 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One 1-hour written examination (equivalent to 1,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1,500-word written assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 45 minute online quiz (equivalent to 750-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 500-word written report | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |