Course: Proper Footwear

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Course title Proper Footwear
Course code KAOB/MD1ZN
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Baďurová Jitka, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Trejtnarová Lucie, MgA. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Footwear vs. shape and function of the foot 2. Footwear and its influence on foot deformities 3. Classification of basic requirements for footwear 4. The lower part of the shoe - suitable materials and construction 5. Upper of footwear - suitable materials and structural elements 6. Microclimate in footwear 7. Stiffness of footwear and flexibility of walking 8. Damping elements in footwear 9. Orthopedic elements in footwear 10. Prophylactic footwear 11. Footwear suitable for children 12. Footwear and its usefulness in different climatic conditions 13. Barefoot Vs. classic shoes

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Home preparation for classes - 13 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 13 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student has knowledge of: - define the basic requirements for footwear based on anatomical knowledge - describe the appropriate shoe shape - list suitable materials for the construction of the upper of the shoe - list suitable materials for the construction of the lower part of the shoe - define healthy footwear - define requirements for prophylactic footwear
The student has knowledge of: - define the basic requirements for footwear based on anatomical knowledge - describe the appropriate shoe shape - list suitable materials for the construction of the upper of the shoe - list suitable materials for the construction of the lower part of the shoe - define healthy footwear - define requirements for prophylactic footwear
Skills
The student will be able to: - apply acquired knowledge about the shape and function of the foot - evaluate the appropriate shoe shape - apply acquired knowledge about materials suitable for shoe production - apply corrective and cushioning elements in footwear
The student will be able to: - apply acquired knowledge about the shape and function of the foot - evaluate the appropriate shoe shape - apply acquired knowledge about materials suitable for shoe production - apply corrective and cushioning elements in footwear
Recommended literature
  • aki choklat. Footwear Design.
  • Boulton, A. J. M., Cavanah, P. C., Connor, H. The foot in diabetes. Chichester: John Wiley, 2000. ISBN 0471489743.
  • Dungl, P. a kol. Ortopedie. 2., přepracované a doplněné vydání. Praha: Grada, 2014. ISBN 978-80-247-4357-8.
  • Tyrrell, Wendy. Therapeutic footwear : a comprehensive guide. Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, 2009. ISBN 978-0-443-06883-6.


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