Availabilities:
| Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Term3 | Term3 |
Unit description
Develops student knowledge of the mechanics of abnormal foot function and methods of intervention to prevent injury, treat pathology, and 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.
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | describe the role of orthomechanical therapies in the treatment of lower limb pathology |
| 2 | evaluate the evidence for the practice of orthomechanical therapy |
| 3 | critique theoretical models of lower limb orthomechanical therapy |
| 4 | describe the characteristics and uses of materials and techniques used in the manufacture of orthotic devices |
| 5 | demonstrate practical techniques in orthomechanical therapy |
| 6 | incorporate orthomechanical intervention into treatment plans |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- describe the role of orthomechanical therapies in the treatment of lower limb pathology
- evaluate the evidence for the practice of orthomechanical therapy
- critique theoretical models of lower limb orthomechanical therapy
- describe the characteristics and uses of materials and techniques used in the manufacture of orthotic devices
- demonstrate practical techniques in orthomechanical therapy
- incorporate orthomechanical intervention into treatment plans
Prescribed Learning Resources
- Michaud, TC, 2011, Human Locomotion: The Conservative Management of Gait-Related Disorders, Newton Biomechanics, Newton, MA. ISBN: 978-0-615-51645-5.
Closed-in footwear and a labcoat is required for laboratory sessions.
Teaching and assessment
| Teaching method |
| Structured online learning 2 hours (6 weeks) |
| Laboratory 6 hours (6 weeks) |
| Placement 16 hours total (Across term) |
| Assessment | |
| Practical | 40% |
| Critical review | 20% |
| Case study | 40% |
| Placement | SR |
Fee information
Domestic
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International
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