OER - Pathomechanics, Conditions & Diseases

WORKBOOK 2
The College Of Pedorthics Of Canada
The College of Pedorthics of Canada is a national self regulatory
body whose primary purpose is to protect the Canadian
public who receive foot-related services from Canadian Certified
Pedorthists.
EMAIL info@cpedcs.ca
We ensure that certified members are accountable
to the highest standards of practice through our
certification of members and facilities, the monitoring
of continued competency and the enforcement of
ethical conduct.
Table of Contents
OBJECTIVE
ONE
page
6-9
OBJECTIVE
TWO
page
10-11
OBJECTIVE
THREE
page
12-15
When you complete this objective you
will be able to define pathomechanical
concepts relative to deformity and
the potential conditions that are
caused by deformities, to determine
appropriate treatment options.
When you complete this objective
you will be able to identify the six
phases of gait and how potential
abnormal motion may be present
within each phase.
When you complete this objective
you will be able to describe the causes
of common gait compensations and
what the treatment options are for
the various conditions or visible
compensations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Define pathomechanical concepts relative to deformity
and the potential conditions that are caused by
deformities, to determine appropriate treatment options.
2. Identify the six phases of gait and how potential
abnormal motion may be present within each phase.
3. Describe the causes of common gait compensations and
what the treatment options are for the various conditions.
4. Reinforce an assessment process that considers the
whole patient, to help develop appropriate treatment and
preventative options.
5. Characterize the purpose and relevance of various
functional tests that can be used for patient assessment.
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