Physical Therapy Interventions IV: Prosthetics and Orthotics

Catalog description

PT Interventions IV addresses the biomechanical principles underlying the application of orthotics and prosthetics, the evaluation of the most appropriate use of orthotic and prosthetic components and interventions, taking into account a wide variety of patient scenarios. Consideration of the whole individual is critical to the assessment of any individual who will receive and use an orthotic or artificial limb. This course trains the Physical Therapist to 1) determine the biomechanical principles that make up the clinical decision making and orthotic/prosthetic prescription process of the patient/client management model for orthotic/prosthetic interventions, 2) make appropriate recommendations for the selection of the best orthotic /prosthetic components for each patient--taking into account individual characteristics, physical and medical status and 3) teach patients successful strategies for optimal function with orthoses/prostheses through the careful analysis of normal and prosthetic gait and activities of daily living.