Orthosis Care + Edu.
What should you read before wearing an orthosis?
Manufacturer instructions
How many steps are there to making an orthosis?
Eight
You need to address what type of factors before choosing a wheelchair?
risk
What does a Posterior Leaf Spring assist with?
Dorsiflexion
An orthosis is used to ____ a weak or deformed body part, or to ______/_____ motion.
Support, restrict/eliminate
What is used to clean an orthosis?
Warm water and mild soap
What is the last step in making an orthosis?
Educating the client
What are the 3 types of wheelchair devices?
Manuel, power, and scooter
Why are stirrups inconvenient?
They can only attach to one specific shoe
What is NOT used by therapy?
splint
You should call your MD if you experience the following:
swelling, numbness, pain, pressure, redness, or blisters.
What are at least 3 tools you need to make an orthosis?
Towels, pillows, wax pencils, splint pan, box cutter, scissors, cutting mat, cold spray, heat gun, strapping, velcro
What are the 3 needs you look for when interviewing a client?
Goals, support, and mobility
What is a temporary orthosis used following an injury or surgery?
A walking boot
Orthoses can be _____ or ____.
Custom, fabricated
What should you keep your orthosis away from?
Heat (eg. car, windows, radiators)
What are two examples of a thermoplastic material?
Elastic, plastic, combo, “rubberlike”, or drapeable
What are the types of risk factors?
Skin integrity, sensation, and ability to change position
What provides stability at the ankle and knee plus medial/lateral support?
Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (KAFO)
What are the 3 uses of orthoses?
Immobilization, protection, and function
What is used to reduce odor on an orthosis?
alcohol
What are two characteristics of thermoplastic material?
It has memory, and bonding
What do you need to have supported sitting in a wheelchair?
Mat assessment for pelvis and trunk
With stirrups, what does the calf strap go around to act as an anchor?
gastrocnemius
Splints refer to casts and strapping used for ______ of fractures and dislocations.
reductions