Description
Manufacture customised orthotic devices which support, align, prevent, protect or correct deformities of the feet.
Alternative labels
develop corrective and protective foot orthoses
elaborate foot orthoses
elaborate orthotic devices
manufacture foot orthoses
evolve foot orthoses
create foot orthoses
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Develop foot orthoses is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Develop foot orthoses is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Podiatrist: Podiatrists are foot specialists who study foot physiology and pathology from a structural and functional standpoint. They assess, diagnose, and treat physical, sporting injuries, rehabilitation, medical and surgical problems of the foot and lower limb in their clinical practice. Podiatrists are active outside the clinical environment in research, medico-legal, and forensic activities. Podiatrists act within the scope of their podiatry training, experience, and regulating authority of their member country.
References
- Develop foot orthoses – ESCO