In this subject, you will develop a familiarity and understanding of the evidence base related to the clinical orthotic management of patients with c complex lower limb pathologies. You will be supported to learn how to apply and communicate evidence and clinical information to generate appropriate orthotic clinical prescription and … For more content click the Read more button below.
In this subject, you will develop a familiarity and understanding of the evidence base related to the clinical orthotic management of patients with c complex lower limb pathologies. You will be supported to learn how to apply and communicate evidence and clinical information to generate appropriate orthotic clinical prescription and treatment planning for clients with complex lower limb presentations. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in the application of clinical assessment, prescription and practical skills in the orthotic management of complex lower limb pathologies with a focus on Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses (KAFO's). Clinical decision making skills and the justification of orthotic management are emphasized with peer based case studies and volunteer patients. You are expected to apply previous knowledge and skills from preceding subjects.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
Yes
Academic progress review - Schedule A subject
No
Subject instances
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Learning resources
Prereading - Book - Gait Analysis: Normal and Pathological Function
Title:Gait Analysis: Normal and Pathological Function
Resource requirement:Prereading
Author/editor:Perry, J.
Year:2010
Edition/volume:2ND EDN
Publisher:SLACK INCORPORATED
Prereading - Book - An Atlas of Lower Limb Orthotics, Chapter 6: Knee orthosis and knee-ankle-foot orthoses
Title:An Atlas of Lower Limb Orthotics, Chapter 6: Knee orthosis and knee-ankle-foot orthoses
Resource requirement:Prereading
Author/editor:Condie, D.N. and Turner, M.S.
Year:1997
Publisher:CHAPMAN AND HALL, LONDON
Prescribed - Book - A review of the Literature Pertaining to KAFO's and HKAFOs for ambulation. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics.
Title:A review of the Literature Pertaining to KAFO's and HKAFOs for ambulation. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics.
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Author/editor:Fatone, S.
Year:2006
Edition/volume:VOL 18, NUM 3S, PP137-168
Prescribed - Book - You've heard about outcome measures, so how do you use them? Integrating clinically relevant outcome measures in orthotic management of stroke. Prosthetics and Orthotics International.
Title:You've heard about outcome measures, so how do you use them? Integrating clinically relevant outcome measures in orthotic management of stroke. Prosthetics and Orthotics International.
Prereading - Book - Orthotics: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach, Chapter 4: Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses and Knee Orthoses
Title:Orthotics: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach, Chapter 4: Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses and Knee Orthoses
Resource requirement:Prereading
Author/editor:Edelstein, J. and Bruckner, J.
Year:2002
Publisher:SLACK INCORPORATED
Prescribed - Book - The importance of being earnest about shank and thigh kinematics especially when using ankle-foot orthoses
Title:The importance of being earnest about shank and thigh kinematics especially when using ankle-foot orthoses
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Author/editor:Owen, E.
Year:2010
Publisher:PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL 34(3): 254-269
Career ready
Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities
Work based learning (placement):No
Graduate capabilities
COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Formulate and communicate evidence based clinical prescriptions for the orthotic management of clients with complex lower limb presentations.
2.
Investigate, interpret and evaluate current clinical, theoretical and research evidence describing the orthotic management of persons with complex lower limb presentations.
3.
Apply clinically relevant professional skills to the provision of lower limb orthoses with creativity and initiative.
Learning activities
You will undertake a range of learning activities including online activities, workshops, written examinations, and apply your knowledge and skills to the development, optimisation and review of Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses (KAFO).
Enrolment rules
Special conditions
Students will be randomly assigned to a subject instance that is compatible with their enrolment in this and other fourth year subjects. That is, each student will be randomly assigned to a group of subject instances that are timetabled to enhance participation and avoid clashes for students in that group. This is administered by the discipline of Prosthetics and Orthotics
