ORI2200 Orthosis and Prosthesis of the Foot Course description

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After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• can describe the relationship between foot anatomy, pathology, biomechanics and function of the foot
• can give an account of foot disorders that form the basis for the use of foot orthoses or orthopaedic shoes
• can give an account of the design and construction of foot orthoses and orthopaedic shoes
• can describe the components of shoes and explain production processes relevant to footwear and foot orthoses
• can describe biomechanical principles and theories applied in the design and adaptation of foot orthoses, orthopaedic shoes and partial foot prostheses
• can describe the significance of the shoe for the function of users with a partial foot prosthesis
• can describe preventive measures to correct deformities, reduce pain and prevent wounds

Skills

The student

• can carry out, under supervision, clinical processes that form part of the follow-up plan for users who need footwear and foot orthoses
• can conduct a gait analysis, identify biomechanical issues and use this information in orthoses treatment
• can use outcome measures related to the users of footwear and foot orthoses
• can use the ICF framework to explain how disabilities due to foot problems can affect people
• can use pressure measurement equipment and use the results in the selection and assessment of orthoses
• can use relevant research to analyse topics relating to footwear and foot orthoses
• can, under supervision, prepare work descriptions and carry out technical procedures used in the production of footwear and foot orthoses
• can analyse and reflect on clinical and technical solutions, document clinical work in patient records and communicate this orally

General competence

The student

• can work independently and cooperate with users and other professions in the field of footwear and foot orthoses
• can discuss the need for professional guidelines
• can reflect on how communication should be adapted to different age groups and levels of functioning
• can reflect on the population's knowledge of own health and the consequences for guidance and information

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