Availabilities:
| Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | Session 1 |
Unit aim
Develops student knowledge of the mechanics of abnormal foot function and methods of intervention, management and control, to optimise gait and mobility.
Unit content
- Orthomechanical therapy in clinical practice
- Materials science
- Orthotic manufacture
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
Learning outcomes and graduate attributes
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | GA1 | GA2 | GA3 | GA4 | GA5 | GA6 | GA7 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | describe the role of orthomechanical therapies in the treatment of lower limb pathology | Knowledge of a discipline | ||||||
| 2 | evaluate the evidence for the practice of orthomechanical therapy | Intellectual rigour | Knowledge of a discipline | |||||
| 3 | critique theoretical models of lower limb orthomechanical therapy | Intellectual rigour | ||||||
| 4 | describe the characteristics and uses of materials and techniques used in the manufacture of orthotic devices | Knowledge of a discipline | ||||||
| 5 | demonstrate practical techniques in orthomechanical therapy | Knowledge of a discipline | ||||||
| 6 | incorporate orthomechanical intervention into treatment plans | Knowledge of a discipline | ||||||
Prescribed texts
Session 1
- Michaud, TC, 2011, Human Locomotion: The Conservative Management of Gait-Related Disorders, Newton Biomechanics, Newton, MA. ISBN: 978-0-615-51645-5.
Teaching and assessment
Gold Coast
| Teaching method |
| Lecture on-site 2 hours (12 weeks) |
| Laboratory session 2 hours (12 weeks) |
| Assessment | |
| Practical skills | 50% |
| Critical review | 25% |
| Case study | 25% |
Fee information
Domestic
Commonwealth Supported courses
For information regarding Student Contribution Amounts please visit the Student Contribution Amounts.
Commencing 2018 Commonwealth Supported only. Student contribution band: 2
Fee paying courses
For POSTGRADUATE or UNDERGRADUATE full fee paying courses please check Domestic Postgraduate Fees OR Domestic Undergraduate Fees
International
Please check the international course and fee list to determine the relevant fees.