Orthopedic Footwear and InsolesLaajuus (6 ECTS)

Objective

Student will deepen his/her knowledge about diseases influencing to the function of lower extremities and the gait; and what kind of functional limitations can appear.
Student will know the functional and structural basic elements of orthopaedic footwear and insoles, and he/she will train to design, fabricate and evaluate them.

Content

Assessment for orthopaedic shoes and insoles, and guidance of client
Different types of insoles
Footwear and their influence to the functional capasity
Orthopaedic shoes
Assessment and measurement procedures and technics
Fabrication process and technics
Materials, components and factors influencing to their prescription
Fittiing, evaluation and guidance of use of the insoles and orthopaedic shoes.