intro to orthosis Flashcards
1
Q
what are orthotists
A
designs, fabricates and fits orthoses and braces
2
Q
what are orthoses
A
any externally applied device to an existing body part to improve function
3
Q
common goals of orthotic dev
A
stab weak or paralyzed segment or jt
sup damaged or diseased segments or jt
limit or augment motion across jt
control abnormal or spastic movements
unload distal segments
4
Q
what are prosthetists
A
designs, fabricates and fits prosthesis or artificial limbs
to pts with partial or total absence of limbs
5
Q
discuss role of PT/OT
A
pt eval of functional ability
participate in generation - can only reccomend
provide therapy program
share knowledge c other members
6
Q
discuss role of physician
A
lahat tas sila nag pprecribe ng orthoses or prothesis
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