Overview
This unit will provide you with knowledge of the assessment and management of complex musculoskeletal and inflammatory disorders common to the lower extremity. The foot in rheumatology and arthropathies will be covered in detail with respect to aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, investigation, and management. You will learn how these disorders can be managed by different interventions, including the use of pressure reducing devices and footwear intervention.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite: PODI13011 Podiatry Clinical Practice 3. Co-requisite: PODI14008 Podiatry Clinical Practice 4.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2018
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student Feedback - Have Your Say
The support during the duration of the course was at a high level. Any questions were answered either by the lecturer or the Coordinator. The weekly questions also were very helpful in gaining knowledge throughout the course.
It was crucial for the teaching staff to promote active student engagement by encouraging questioning early in the term and throughout the term to support the enhancement of learning in this advanced level unit. The use of question and answer forums (as a formative assessment) to engage students in the topic content will continue in future unit delivery.
Feedback from Student Feedback - Have Your Say
Having the weekly questions as a percentage of the overall grade could be a useful improvement in future.
Such student feedback reinforces the positive impact the purposely designed weekly questions and follow up teacher feedback had on learning. The use of summative assessment in this way to drive further learning will be considered for future delivery.
Feedback from Staff feedback based on reflection
Use of weekly question forums across the teaching term.
It seemed that students whom engaged in weekly forums achieved better grades than those who worked alone. Active forum participation also appeared to correlate with improving students writing and communication skills in the formal exam at the end of term.
- Recognise and appraise the pathophysiology and clinical pattern of common arthropathies and musculoskeletal disorders specific to the lower extremity
- Evaluate conservative therapies applicable to the patient with rheumatic diseases and implement an appropriate patient-centred management plan.
- Develop patient education strategies for optimum management of common lower extremity musculoskeletal and inflammatory disorders.
- Engage in active learning and apply an evidence based approach to rheumatology and musculoskeletal medicine in podiatry practice.
Per NPC1320
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20% | ||||
2 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||
3 - Examination - 50% | ||||
4 - On-campus Activity - 0% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
1 - Communication | ||||
2 - Problem Solving | ||||
3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
4 - Information Literacy | ||||
5 - Team Work | ||||
6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
8 - Ethical practice | ||||
9 - Social Innovation | ||||
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20% | ||||||||||
2 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
3 - Examination - 50% | ||||||||||
4 - On-campus Activity - 0% |
Textbooks
Rheumatology of the Lower Limbs in Clinical Practice
(2012)
Authors: Jose Antonio Pereira de Silva, Anthony D Woolf
Springer
USA
ISBN: 978-1-4471-2252-4
Binding: Other
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
m.ho@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Functional assessments of hip, knee, ankle and foot joints
Foot Health Surveys
Chapter
Merriman's Assessment of the Lower Limb (2009)
Editor: Ben Yates
Churchill Livingstone
ISBN 978-0-7020-5247-7
Chapter 10
Management of Chronic Conditions in the Foot and Lower Leg
Editors: Keith Rome, Peter McNair
Churchill Livingstone
ISBN 978-0-7020-4769-5
Chapter 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
REMS - Regional Examination of Musculoskeletal System
GALS - Gait, Arms, Legs and Spine
Chapter
Authors: Paul Frowen, Maureen O'Donnell, Donald Lorimer, Gordon Burrow
Churchill Livingstone
Elsevier
ISBN 978-0-7020-3029-1
Chapter 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Diagnostic Tests Part 1
Haematology – blood tests Urine tests
Diagnostic Test Part 2
X-ray and Ultrasound
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Systemic Lupus Erythematosis,
Scleroderma,
Sjogren's Syndrome
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
SCF padding and strapping techniques, simple insoles for Rheumatological conditions
Module/Topic
There is no lecture, tutorial and practical session this week as it is a public holiday.
Students are expected to conduct self directed learning for the online quiz which is scheduled on Friday.
Topics covered for online quiz include:
- Assessment of Lower Limb
- Diagnostic Tests
- Sero-positive Arthritides - Pathology and Management
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz date: 6th April 2018
Venue: Computer Lab
Time: TBA when term starts
Online Quiz Due: Week 5 Friday (6 Apr 2018) 11:00 am AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Psoriatic Arthritis,
Reactive arthritis,
Ankylosing spondylitis,
Enteropathic arthritis
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Create accommodative device
Venue: Orthotic lab
Revise foot casting using POP, foam box and scanner – cast and pour
Module/Topic
Septic arthritis,
Osteomyelitis,
Gout,
Pseudo-gout
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Make accommodative device – plaster
Module/Topic
Torn ligaments,
Avascular necrosis,
Charcot foot,
Osteoarthritis
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Make accommodative device – press and grind
Written Assessment Due (30%)
Written assessment Due: Week 8 Monday (30 Apr 2018) 12:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
(SYD) Gait analysis of abnormal gait seen in Rheumatological conditions -
Plantar Pressure Analysis and/or Video Gait Analysis
Chapter
(ROK) Whittle's Gait Analysis Chap 7
Events and Submissions/Topic
(SYD) Product presentation from OAPL
(practical will be held on Tuesday (8/05/2018) together with practical session of PODI14010 High Risk Foot)
Module/Topic
(ROK) Gait analysis of abnormal gait seen in Rheumatological conditions -
Plantar Pressure Analysis and/or Video Gait Analysis
Chapter
(SYD) Whittle's Gait Analysis Chap 7
Events and Submissions/Topic
(ROK) Product presentation from OAPL
(practical will be held on Tuesday (15/05/2018) together with practical session of PODI14010 High Risk Foot)
Module/Topic
Podiatric Conservative interventions
Other Interventions:
Pharmacology in Rheumatoid Condition,
Injections (Cortisone/ simvisc),
Surgical interventions
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Make accommodative device –grind, shape and finish up
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Attendance: As per the University’s recommendation that "All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes,” students should also be aware that there is clear evidence to show that attendance rates are directly related to academic progress. It is therefore in your best interest and strongly recommended in the Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) course, that you attend all scheduled learning activities to support your learning. Attendance will be recorded.
Uniform: In all practical classes, students are required to wear the nominated uniform. Students must purchase their uniform from the bookshop. This uniform is separate to the mandatory clinical uniform. Please refer to the Podiatry Course Handbook for further details.
1 Online Quiz(zes)
The Online Quiz in week 5 (26th March 2018) will consist of 20 multiple choice questions and cover content from Weeks 1 - 4.
The quiz will have a time limit of 60 minutes. The quiz will take place in a computer lab (or equivalent location) and is a closed book task. Access to books, notes, websites (other than the quiz) and the use of other electronic devices are prohibited during the quiz.
1
Week 5 Friday (6 Apr 2018) 11:00 am AEST
The quiz will be marked electronically and the results will be available in Moodle.
You will be assessed on your ability to recognise the pathophysiology and clinical pattern of common arthropathies and musculoskeletal disorders specific to the lower limb.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Recognise and appraise the pathophysiology and clinical pattern of common arthropathies and musculoskeletal disorders specific to the lower extremity
2 Written Assessment
The written assesment will be in the form of an essay.
The topic will be specific to the field of rheumatology and podiatry practice and will be decided upon after discussion with the Unit Coordinator. You will be expected to review the relevant literature in order to establish the current knowledge of the particular topic/s .
The essay must be 1500 (+/- 10%) words (excluding any references, figures and tables) and should include:
• A cover page which includes assessment title, student’s name and number, Unit Coordinators name, course code and title, due date, word count.
• An introduction
• Argument/case supported with evidence from the literature.
• Conclusion
Week 8 Monday (30 Apr 2018) 12:00 pm AEST
Week 10 Monday (14 May 2018)
Results will be available in Moodle.
You will need to demonstrate that you are able to
1. Appraise the pathophysiology and clinical pattern of the selected rheumatological condition specific to the lower extremity.
2. Apply theoretical knowledge of arthropathies and musculoskeletal dysfunction to the clinical setting.
3. Evaluate and recommend conservative therapies applicable to the rheumatic patient and implement an appropriate patient-centred management plan.
4. Interpret current trends according to evidence based research in the medical management of the selected rheumatological disorders.
5. Develop patient education strategies for optimum management of common lower extremity musculoskeletal and inflammatory disorders.
6. Apply an evidence based approach to the management of the patient with a rheumatological and/or musculoskeletal disorder.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Evaluate conservative therapies applicable to the patient with rheumatic diseases and implement an appropriate patient-centred management plan.
- Develop patient education strategies for optimum management of common lower extremity musculoskeletal and inflammatory disorders.
- Engage in active learning and apply an evidence based approach to rheumatology and musculoskeletal medicine in podiatry practice.
3 On-campus Activity
You will be expected to :
- Attend at least 85% of practicals and tutorials for this unit (an attendance sheet will be signed),
- Complete the Foot Function Index, Foot Impact Scale and Salford Arthritis Foot Evaluation Tool during clinic/ tutorial time and give a short presentation on the survey tools,
- Create an accommodative device for an individual with a Rheumatoid condition in the foot during practical time.
Further details regarding these tasks will be provided by the Unit Coordinator at the commencement of term.
Week 12 Monday (28 May 2018) 12:00 pm AEST
Surveys needs to be completed by Week 3, Accommodative device needs to be completed by Week 11, Attendance will be finalised at the conclusion of Week 12.
Review/Exam Week Monday (4 June 2018)
At the completion of term
Attendance:
The activities covered in this unit cover professional podiatry skills, which are inherent requirements to meet the professional standards and are integral to your achievement of learning outcomes and assessment of this unit. At least 85% attendance at tutorials, practicals and/or workshops (where applicable) is required to satisfactorily PASS this unit. The Unit Coordinator will keep attendance records for all classes. If you are unable to attend campus, you must notify the Unit Coordinator (in writing/by email) as soon as possible, with a medical certificate or statutory declaration supporting any absence. Failure to maintain a satisfactory attendance record may seriously undermine your ability to complete this unit.
Foot Health Surveys:
You will be expected to demonstrate your ability to interact with participants to complete the foot health surveys competently and independently.
Accommodative Device:
You will be provided with a clinical case study and you will be expected to manufacture an appropriate accommodative device for the condition, using an evidence based approach.
Failure to complete all three tasks may result in a 'Fail' grade being awarded.
- Ethical practice
- Engage in active learning and apply an evidence based approach to rheumatology and musculoskeletal medicine in podiatry practice.
Examination
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.