8247 (v.8) Podiatric Orthopaedics 257

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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 AND 13127 (v.4) Podiatric Orthopaedics 158 or any previous version AND 302517 (v.3) Podiatric Medicine 158 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	6890 (v.4) Podiatric Practice 257 AND 13129 (v.2) Podiatric Medicine 257
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.
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.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
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.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y