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.