Orthotics is the medical field concerned with the application and manufacture of orthoses, devices which support or correct the function of a limb or the torso. The term is derived from the Greek "ortho", to straighten, and demonstrates the connection of the field to orthopedics. Sciences such as materials engineering, gait analysis, anatomy and physiology, and psychology contribute to the work done by orthotists, the professionals engaged in the field or orthotics. Individuals who benefit from an orthosis have sustained a physical impairment such as a stroke, spinal cord injury, or a congenital abnormality such as spina bifida or cerebral palsy.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Physical Therapy Management of Amputees

Physical Therapy Management of Amputees
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Fabrication of the Reinforced Ankle Foot Orthosis

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Biomechanics of Ankle Foot Orthosis

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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

What is Orthosis?

ORTHOSIS is the appliance. Also termed as splint, caliper, brace as well.

  • Following are aome types of Orthosis.
    UPPER LIMB ORTHOTICS
    Cock up splint
    Fracture Braces
    Finger Splints
    Dynamic Cock Up Splint
    Resting hand Splint
    Thumb Spica
    Shoulder Sling
    LOWER LIMB ORTHOTICS
    Foot Orthosis------------------------ For foot deformities
    Insoles/Arch Supports----------------For Flat feet, Foot problems
    Ankle Foot Orthosis(AFO)-----------For club Foot
    Ankle Foot Orthosis(AFO)-----------For Drop Foot
    Knee Orthosis(KO)------------------ For knee Deformities
    Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis(KAFO)---For Post Polio Paralysis,Genu Varum,Genu Valgum, knee Deformities,Cerebral palsy
    Knee Ankle Foot Splint(KAFS)------ For Night time correction of deformity
    Hip Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis(HKAFO)---------For Post Polio Paralysis,CP
    Hip Abduction Brace------------------For CDH
    Tibial Fracture Brace
    Femoral Fracture Brace
    SPINAL ORTHOTICS (for spinal deformities)
    Cervical Collars
    CTLSO----Milwaukee brace
    TLSO------Boston Brace
    LSO
    SOMI Brace
    Lumber belts
    Abdominal Belts

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