060214120 ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC MANAGEMENT OF THE FOOT-SKILL ( 4 Crd.Hrs )

Pre-Requisites : 060213210, 060213220, 060214110

In this subject, students will apply knowledge and skills in the assessment, prescription, casting, fabrication, alignment and evaluation of foot prostheses and orthoses. Students are required to complete projects addressing the assessment, prescription, fabrication and optimisation of prosthetic and orthotic management of the foot. Within this subject, students will apply orthotic and prosthetic theory, clinical assessment skills, anatomy, pathology and biomechanics relevant to foot orthotic and prosthetic management.