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2024 unit offering information will be available in November 2023

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:
1describe the role of orthomechanical therapies in the treatment of lower limb pathology
2evaluate the evidence for the practice of orthomechanical therapy
3critique theoretical models of lower limb orthomechanical therapy
4describe the characteristics and uses of materials and techniques used in the manufacture of orthotic devices
5demonstrate practical techniques in orthomechanical therapy
6incorporate orthomechanical intervention into treatment plans

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

Teaching and assessment

Notice

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