Area: | Department of Podiatry |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 3 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 13126 (v.4) Podiatric Practice 158 or any previous version
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13127 (v.4) Podiatric Orthopaedics 158 or any previous version
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302517 (v.3) Podiatric Medicine 158 or any previous version
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Co Requisite(s): | 6890 (v.4) Podiatric Practice 257
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13129 (v.2) Podiatric Medicine 257
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Syllabus: | Biomechanics and orthoses - Normal and abnormal foot mechanics. Compensation in frontal, transverse and sagittal planes. Methods and validity of measurement. Mobile and rigid foot types. Introduction to computerised gait analysis. Casting techniques and manufacture of functional orthoses. Medical Imaging - Dangers of radiation, equipment used, radiographic projections, interpretation of x-rays and reports relevant to podiatry. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - An understanding of the principles of foot compensation for pathological states. An ability to recognise and diagnose common foot disorders of mechanical origin. An understanding of various methods of measuring joint movements relevant to podiatry. A knowledge of the principles of mechanical therapy. An understanding of the role of orthoses in correcting, maintaining or improving foot function. The ability to fabricate a range of orthotic devicesfrom a variety of materials. An appreciation of safety and protection in relation to radiation and imaging techniques. An understanding of the physics of medical imaging. A knowledge of radiographic techniques and positions of concern to the podiatrist. An understanding of the interpretation of radiographic plates. An understanding of radiology reports. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Australasian Journal of Podiatric Medicine. Journal of the American Podiatry Medical Association. The Foot . The International Journal of Clinical Foot Science. The Foot and Ankle International. British Journal of Podiatry. |
Unit Texts: | Lorimer D., French, G., O'Donnell, M. and Burrow, J.B. (eds.) (1997), Neale's Common Foot Disorders (5th ed.). Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. Philps J.W., (1995), The Functional Foot Orthosis, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. Michaud, T.C. (1997), Foot Orthoses and Other Forms of Conservative Foot Care. Massachusetts, Thomas C. Michaud, D.C. Newton. Curtin University of Technology (2003), Podiatric Orthopaedics 258. Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. Whittle, W.M. (2002), Gait analysis - an introduction. Oxford, Butterworth and Heinemann. |
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Field of Education: | 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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