Clinical Management of Lower Limb Problems
A Course Supported by: 
Course contents:
Biomechanics of the lower limb will include a systematic approach to the management of the
foot/ankle complex, knee and hip to incorporate anatomy, normal biomechanics, pathologies
and methods of assessment for short and long term cases. Areas for each of the levels -
degenerative, inflammatory, neurological, vascular and trauma situautions and the different
approaches for paediatric and adult situations presented. The biomechanics of normal gait,
orthoses, patient/device interface and foot orthotics.
Course aims:
The course aims to provide practitioners with a greter understanding of biomechanics,
assessment techniques and treatment options available for patients with lower limb problems.
Course format:
To provide an understanding of biomechanical terms, aspects of normal locomotion and the
clinical consequences of abnormal biomechanics throughout the gait cycle.
The program is divided into sections which we will review as follows:
- Review of anatomy
- Review of pathologies techniques
- Surgical treatment options
- Conservative treatment options
Continuing education credits:
Thirty continuing educational points will be awarded to members of
the AFRM who complete this course.
Registration fee:
This includes course manual covering course outline and additional literature,
clinical displays and practicals, morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas.
INTENDED AUDIENCE: Professionals working in the field of prosthetics and orthotics
DATE: Held biannually
LOCATION: REHABTech , 260-294
Kooyong Road, Caulfield, 3162
COST: $520.00 (early registration discounts may apply)
COURSE LIMIT: 45 participants
CODE: 021
Further information can be obtained by contacting: REHABTech
email rehab.tech@eng.monash.edu.au
Print this fax form if you are unable to send us email
260-294 Kooyong Rd.,Caulfield, Vic. AUSTRALIA.3162
Tel. (IDD +61 3) 9528 1960
Fax. (IDD +61 3) 9528 1077 |
REHABTech: A part of the Centre For Biomedical Engineering,Department of Electrical And Computer Systems Engineering,
Monash University , Australia.
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Ross Stewart, Rehabilitation Engineer
Last updated: May 26, 2000
