Orthotics Science practical provides comprehensive hands-on experience in the fabrication, fitting, and adjustment of foot Orthoses (FO), Shoe modifications, and Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO) using different technologies.
This course will equip you with the skills necessary to assess, design, fabricate, fit, and evaluate below-knee orthotic devices for individuals with below-the-knee neuromusculoskeletal deformities and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations, ensuring competency in the practical aspects of below-knee orthotics within a clinical setting.
This course aims to equip prosthetics and orthotics students with a comprehensive understanding of biomechanics and its application in the field. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze the structure and function of the human body, examine the impact of internal and external forces, and apply biomechanical principles to design and optimize prosthetic and orthotic devices. By the end of the course, students will be well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions in clinical practice and contribute to the advancement of patient-centred care in the prosthetics and orthotics field.