MPO23_Foot Disorders & Pedorthics:
Treatment Strategies and Solutions
Principles Of Upper Limb Prosthetics:
Theory And Practise (Northwestern
University)
,lOMoAR cPSD| 47061011
, lOMoAR cPSD| 47061011
Learning Objectives
•Define the practice of pedorthics
•Identify Materials Commonly Utilized to
Implement Pedorthic Management
•Discuss Pathologies that can be Managed with
Pedorthics
-Identifying biomechanical deficits
-Describing pedorthic strategies for
management
, lOMoAR cPSD| 47061011
The Practice of Pedorthics
• A specialization of the practice of orthotics focused on the
treatment of foot/ankle pathologies - Address conditions
distal to the talocrural joint
• Who is a Qualified Practitioner?
- Certified Orthotist
- Certified Pedorthist
• Both are credentialed by the American Board for
Certification – www.abcop.org
The Practice of Pedorthics
•Consists of 2 Principal Modalities
-Therapeutic Footwear
Treatment Strategies and Solutions
Principles Of Upper Limb Prosthetics:
Theory And Practise (Northwestern
University)
,lOMoAR cPSD| 47061011
, lOMoAR cPSD| 47061011
Learning Objectives
•Define the practice of pedorthics
•Identify Materials Commonly Utilized to
Implement Pedorthic Management
•Discuss Pathologies that can be Managed with
Pedorthics
-Identifying biomechanical deficits
-Describing pedorthic strategies for
management
, lOMoAR cPSD| 47061011
The Practice of Pedorthics
• A specialization of the practice of orthotics focused on the
treatment of foot/ankle pathologies - Address conditions
distal to the talocrural joint
• Who is a Qualified Practitioner?
- Certified Orthotist
- Certified Pedorthist
• Both are credentialed by the American Board for
Certification – www.abcop.org
The Practice of Pedorthics
•Consists of 2 Principal Modalities
-Therapeutic Footwear
