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
"Foot orthosis is more of an art than a science, and it is surprising that this model has gone unchanged for so long" - Dr Root.
Many conditions can affect the foot and ankle, and each condition can have differing presentations. This means that there is no single solution when creating a foot orthotic. First, it is essential to gain a clear picture of the client's foot and any associated conditions. After this assessment, the overall goal of orthotic design is to create a device that eliminates or reduces a client's pain and ensures that their foot is functional. This course introduces orthotic design for the foot and outlines how orthotics can be used to help achieve these goals.
Aims
The aim of this course is to discuss common conditions related to the foot and explore how an orthosis can correct or support the foot.
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.