Job Demand: High
Average weekly wage: $N/A
Where you could work:
Podiatry Centres - My Foot Dr, Mater Health Clinic
Self Employed
Pedorthists do the following tasks:
- assessment of lower limb anatomy and biomechanics
- assessment of gait, range of motion, circulation and skin integrity
- formulation of a treatment plan in consultation with referral practitioner, patient and caregiver
- analysis of structural and design requirements
- implementation of treatment plan
- acquisition / modification / rectification of anthropometric data
- casting and measuring for custom footwear
- material selection and fabrication of custom footwear and pedorthic devices
- develop a follow-up treatment plan for patients