Orthotics Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the primary purpose of an orthosis? - ANSWERImprove function What is the first step in selecting an orthosis? - ANSWERDetermine the most appropriate appliance for an individual according to their functional activity limitations What does it mean to optimize function? - ANSWERImprove the quality of life What makes an ideal orthosis? - ANSWERThe four C's Control Comfort Cosmesis Cost What are the four C's? Explain each - ANSWERControl - an ideal orthosis controls abnormal...

indications for orthotic prescription - ANSWER1. stabilization/support 2. functional 3. protective 4. corrective what is the purpose of this orthotic? - ANSWERprotective what is the purpose of a swedish knee cage? - ANSWERprevents knee hyperextension purpose of ankle air cast: - ANSWER- prevents inversion & eversion of the ankle - allows pts to use muscles for PF/DF purpose of this hip orthotic: - ANSWERto prevent recurrent hip subluxations what is the function of this hand o...

Patients recovering from Guillian-Barre syndrome experience motor function return in which pattern? a) Asymmetrical b) Distal to Proximal c) Proximal to distal d) Unilateral - ANSWERC Inadequate strength of the gastrocnemius results in which of the following gait deficiencies? a) Foot slap @ loading response b) Excessive dorsiflexion @ midstance c) Hip hyperextension @ midstance d) Toe drag in swing - ANSWERB An AFO with trimlines posterior to the malleoli provides PRIME? ...

Orthotics Exam Questions & Answers(GWhat is the primary purpose of an orthosis? - ANSWERImprove function What is the first step in selecting an orthosis? - ANSWERDetermine the most appropriate appliance for an individual according to their functional activity limitations What does it mean to optimize function? - ANSWERImprove the quality of life What makes an ideal orthosis? - ANSWERThe four C's Control Comfort Cosmesis Cost What are the four C's? Explain each - ANSWERControl -...

Orthotics Questions With Complete Solutions(Graded A+) indications for orthotic prescription - ANSWER1. stabilization/support 2. functional 3. protective 4. corrective what is the purpose of this orthotic? - ANSWERprotective what is the purpose of a swedish knee cage? - ANSWERprevents knee hyperextension purpose of ankle air cast: - ANSWER- prevents inversion & eversion of the ankle - allows pts to use muscles for PF/DF purpose of this hip orthotic: - ANSWERto prevent recur...

Orthotics Practice Exam Questions & AnsPatients recovering from Guillian-Barre syndrome experience motor function return in which pattern? a) Asymmetrical b) Distal to Proximal c) Proximal to distal d) Unilateral - ANSWERC Inadequate strength of the gastrocnemius results in which of the following gait deficiencies? a) Foot slap @ loading response b) Excessive dorsiflexion @ midstance c) Hip hyperextension @ midstance d) Toe drag in swing - ANSWERB An AFO with trimlines post...

What is the primary purpose of an orthosis? - ANSWERImprove function What is the first step in selecting an orthosis? - ANSWERDetermine the most appropriate appliance for an individual according to their functional activity limitations What does it mean to optimize function? - ANSWERImprove the quality of life What makes an ideal orthosis? - ANSWERThe four C's Control Comfort Cosmesis Cost What are the four C's? Explain each - ANSWERControl - an ideal orthosis controls abnormal...

indications for orthotic prescription - ANSWER1. stabilization/support 2. functional 3. protective 4. corrective what is the purpose of this orthotic? - ANSWERprotective what is the purpose of a swedish knee cage? - ANSWERprevents knee hyperextension purpose of ankle air cast: - ANSWER- prevents inversion & eversion of the ankle - allows pts to use muscles for PF/DF purpose of this hip orthotic: - ANSWERto prevent recurrent hip subluxations what is the function of this hand o...

Patients recovering from Guillian-Barre syndrome experience motor function return in which pattern? a) Asymmetrical b) Distal to Proximal c) Proximal to distal d) Unilateral - ANSWERC Inadequate strength of the gastrocnemius results in which of the following gait deficiencies? a) Foot slap @ loading response b) Excessive dorsiflexion @ midstance c) Hip hyperextension @ midstance d) Toe drag in swing - ANSWERB An AFO with trimlines posterior to the malleoli provides PRIME? ...

What is the primary purpose of an orthosis? - ANSWERImprove function What is the first step in selecting an orthosis? - ANSWERDetermine the most appropriate appliance for an individual according to their functional activity limitations What does it mean to optimize function? - ANSWERImprove the quality of life What makes an ideal orthosis? - ANSWERThe four C's Control Comfort Cosmesis Cost What are the four C's? Explain each - ANSWERControl - an ideal orthosis controls abnormal...