Orthotic Therapy of the Foot and ToesLaajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

Students are familiar with various types of padding and strapping and know how to use these to eliminate clients? problems. Students are familiar with key foot and ankle strapping techniques and gain practice in their use. Students familiarise themselves with various materials for toe orthoses and use these to prepare different types of protective and corrective orthoses for toes.

Content

Foot paddings and strappings
Temporary paddings
Toe orthoses