Clinical Biomechanics in Orthotic Therapy. Staffordshire University

This award focuses on orthotists who specialise in lower limb orthotics and gait analysis. In order to effectively treat a patient using orthotic intervention, it is necessary to understand the mechanics behind the condition that they are treating. This requires a good knowledge of the principles of clinical biomechanics, the role orthoses and their relationship to pathomechanics. The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists have identified the need for extended PG provision and this is reflected in the nature of this course.