Description
Conditions that affect the feet and lower limbs, and the modification of footwear and supportive devices used to help fix these issues.
Alternative labels
pethordic condition
condition of footwear
footwear conditions
pedorthics
footwear condition
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Pedorthics is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Optional knowledge
Pedorthics is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Prosthetist-orthotist: Prosthetist-orthotists design and custom fit prostheses and orthoses for individuals who are missing a limb from accident, disease or congenital conditions or for individuals who have impairments, deficiences or weaknesses due to injury, pathology or congenital malformation. They mix patient care with the design and fabrication of these devices to address their patients’ needs.
References
- Pedorthics – ESCO
