ORTHOTICS MODULES

Orthotic Overview.
This is a brief look at the major types of orthoses (braces).  It is intended to be introductory level material to familiarize the reader (e.g. student, entry-level clinician, client) with identification and terminology of commonly used orthotics. 

Muscular Dystrophy-Lower Extremity Orthotic Management.
This module describes the progressive declining biomechanical implications of Muscular Dystrophy and recommends Orthotic interventional strategies for management.  Module donated by Phillip Stevens, MEd, CPO.

Ponseti Treatment Method for Idiopathic Clubfoot.
This presentation describes the interdisciplinary management (using the Ponseti Method) of idiopathic clubfoot. Detailed case presentations are included. Module donated by Dr. Ignasio Ponseti, MD and Michelle Hall, CPO, FAAOP.

 

Funded by U.S. Department of Education,
Rehabilitation Services Administration Award # H235J050020
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