Donna enjoys opportunities to educate and teach and has extensive knowledge and experience in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Learning, Acting and Building for Rehabilitation in Health Systems
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Introduction
A foot orthosis is an externally applied apparatus that can be inserted into footwear to support or improve foot and ankle function. The two primary goals of orthoses are to reduce pressure across an area or accommodate congenital or acquired deformities. Ultimately, orthotics aim to help a person achieve near-neutral subtalar joint alignment through the gait cycle or their highest functional level. This course will explore some of the key anatomical and assessment points to consider when selecting or designing foot and ankle orthotics to help achieve these outcomes.
Aims
This course aims to provide a structure for the ankle and foot assessment of clients who require orthotics.
Outline
This course is made up of a video, reading, discussions and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:
- Video
- Reading activity
- Quiz
Target audience
This course is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Doctors, Rehabilitation Nurses, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Psychologists, Audiologists, Dietetics, Social Workers. Community Health Workers, Nurses or Medical Doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.