To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills, and tools. To diagnose and treat complex biomechanics disorders for both podiatric case management and in the context of wider MSK care plans. To continually review treatment protocols and practices in order to ensure best practice methods are applied. To provide guidance and support to podiatry department packages of care; to develop and embed biomechanics into daily practice for all podiatrists.
To be able to recognise acute MSK and Rheumatologic presentations and to be able to refer patients directly for some diagnostic tests, such as blood tests and x-rays, and to interpret and act accordingly on data provided therein. To develop tailored care packages dependent upon patient need and utilise extensive skills, such as the prescription of bespoke functional foot orthoses (FFOs) and stiffness modulated ankle foot orthoses (SMAFOs) to enable and maintain patient mobility. To liaise with the extended carers network, including MSK services, rehabilitation teams, orthopaedic and rheumatology teams, to ensure that the patient's continued rehabilitation and re-enablement needs are met.
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