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