Orthotics

Question 1

T-Strap for Varus control

Answer 1

attach to lateral shoe, goes around medial

Question 2

T-Strap for Valgus control

Answer 2

attach to medial shoe, goes around lateral

Question 3

Free Motion AFO allows ___ and limits ___

Answer 3

allows DF/PF, limits inv/ev.

Question 4

DF Assist AFO

Answer 4

spring in posterior channel assists DF motion

Question 5

Double Action AFO

Answer 5

springs in A & P channels to fine-tune PF/DF ROM

Question 6

Thermoplastic AFO shank to floor angle for INDUCING knee flexion (good to fix genu recruvatum)

Answer 6

Excessive anterior incline (DF)

Question 7

Thermoplastic AFO shank to floor angle for STOPPING knee flexion (good to fix crouch gait)

Answer 7

excessive posterior recline (PF)

Question 8

Solid Ankle AFO Motion Control

Answer 8

PF/DF
M/L (varus/valgus)

Question 9

Posterior Leaf Spring AFO Motion Control

Answer 9

Prevents PF in swing (drop foot)
Resists PF in loading (foot slap)

Question 10

Articulating AFO Motion Control

Answer 10

Some limited or free motion.
Less M/L control than solid AFO.

Question 11

Ground Reaction AFO Motion Control

Answer 11

Couples PF with knee ext.
Resists knee flex in stance phase.

Question 12

CROW Boot AFO Purpose

Answer 12

Wound healing, pressure relief, edema control

Question 13

Indications for Solid Ankle AFO

Answer 13

PF spasticity
Flail PF/DF
Ankle arthritis

Question 14

Indications for Posterior Leaf Spring

Answer 14

Drop foot, foot slap

Question 15

Indications for Articulating AFO

Answer 15

Moderate tone patterns

Question 16

Indications for Ground Rxn AFO

Answer 16

Crouch gait
Weak quads
Weak PF

Question 17

Indications for CROW Boot

Answer 17

Charcot foot

Question 18

Rigid TLSO: Jewett & Cash

Answer 18

Restricts flex, compression fx T11-L1

Question 19

Semi-Rigid Cervical Collar

Answer 19

sagittal plane immob
for soft tissue injury

Question 20

Semi-Rigid with Sternal Extension Cervical Collar

Answer 20

mild motion ctrl, stable injuries

Question 21

Rigid Cervical Collar

Answer 21

limits flex mid-C
for soft tissue injury

Question 22

Flexible Cervical Collar

Answer 22

kinesthetic reminder not to move as much

Question 23

Scoliosis - End-Point Control: superior

Answer 23

head over pelvis (3 planes)
coronal balance

Question 24

Scoliosis - End-Point Control: inferior

Answer 24

stabilize & de-rotate pelvis
↓ ant pelvic tilt

Question 25

Scoliosis - 3-Point Correction: coronal

Answer 25

GT, lumbar curve, thoracic curve, axilla

Question 26

Scoliosis - 3-Point Correction: sagittal

Answer 26

sacrum, abdomen, thorax

Question 27

Scoliosis - Coupled De-Rotation: thoracic

Answer 27

posterolaterally & anteromedially

Question 28

Scoliosis - Coupled De-Rotation: lumbar

Answer 28

inferior margin of ribcage & paraspinal musc

Question 29

Scoliosis: time in brace for full-time

Answer 29

16-20 hr

Question 30

Scoliosis: time in brace for night-time

Answer 30

8-10 hr

Question 31

Rigid TLSOs generally restrict

Answer 31

flex, ext, side bending