Exam Content
C. Ped (C) Exam Content
Anatomy of the Lower Limb
- Anatomical terminology for structures and positions (eg., condyle, interphalangeal, abduction, sagittal)
- Skeleton, muscles, ligaments, tendons (specific detail re locations, actions, attachments)
- Circulatory and nervous systems (only in general – pathways, supplies, pulses)
- Surface anatomy (assessment landmarks)
- Anatomical anomalies and deformities (eg., hallux limitus, claw toes, equinus, tarsal coalition, etc.)
Diseases/Conditions which affect the Lower Limb
- Etiology, symptoms, effects and complications of diseases which affect the legs and feet (eg., Diabetes, Cerebral Palsy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Arthritis, Poliomyelitis, Sever’s Disease, Freiberg’s Disease, etc.)
- Common acute and overuse injuries (eg., Morton’s neuroma; plantar fasciitis; metatarsalgia; Achilles tendonitis; patello-femoral pain syndrome; sprains, strains and fractures; etc.)
- Dermatological problems (eg., warts, callouses, corns, etc.)
Biomechanics
- Gait determinants (i.e., phases of gait; forces; muscle activity and interactions of joints during
gait cycle) - Gait assessment for lower limb problems, eg., recognition of anomalies and typical
compensatory actions
Pedorthic Assessment
- Recognition of typical symptomologies through palpation; surface anatomy; ranges-of-motion; patient history; gait analysis; wear patterns; etc.
Orthotic Fabrication
- Topcover materials, shell materials, positive casts (milled and plaster), weight-to-stiffness ratio, cast modification, footwear modifications
Pedorthic Management
- Generally accepted pedorthic approaches for supporting, accommodating and/or altering biomechanics of children, athletes, adults, and geriatrics
- Shoe anatomy and terminology; pedorthic footwear fitting; orthopaedic devices; shoe modifications; orthotic materials; casting procedures; etc. (e.g. – metatarsal bar, Thomas heel, hallux valgus night splint, elevations, wedges, rocker soles, buttresses/flares; fitting checkpoints, foam impression, plaster casting, etc.)
Principles of Behaviour
- Content of The College of Pedorthics of Canada and the Pedorthic Association of Canada’s Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice.