Brace Fitting
To become one - you'll need a high school diploma/GED, completion of an orthotic fitter course, and 1000 hours of supervised patient care
What is an Orthotic Fitter?
This brace would be the best choice for an acute shoulder subluxation
What is a sling?
This diagnosis, typically not covered for most bracing items - is usually valid for back braces
What is pain?
The direction a patellofemoral brace will support and help prevent a kneecap from going
What is laterally?
This alternative to ankle taping might be preferred due to the additional support it provides and being more cost-efficient
What is ankle bracing?
This role is NOT done by an orthotic fitter, rather - typically done by a physician
What is diagnose an injury?
This brace would be a good choice to treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is a wrist brace?
The name of this brace
What is a cervical (neck) collar?
This type of knee brace would be ideal for an acute injury or even post-operatively
What is a knee immobilizer?
This item would likely be used as part of the initial treatment for a severe high ankle sprain
What is a tall boot?
These acronyms represent the 2 organizations that certify orthotic fitters
ABC (American Board for Certification in Orthoics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics)
BOC (Board of Certification/Accreditation)
This can be added to a sling (usually postoperatively) to put the shoulder in an ideal position for healing
What is a (positioning) pillow?
LSO is the acronym for this brace
What is a lumbar sacral orthosis?
This type of hinge in a knee brace refers to "more than 1 center" - allows for stops to be put in the hinge to limit ROM
What is a polycentric hinge?
When determining the fit of this item, typically it should be 2-3 fingers from the armpit when standing straight
What are crutches?
These are the 3 general classifications for an orthosis - ranging from retail packaging to customized fit
Softgood, Semi-Rigid, Rigid
A condition this brace would be appropriate for
What is soft tissue injury (sprain/strain), carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, DeQuervain's syndrome?
Cervical braces come in these 2 types
A condition this brace would be appropriate for
What is ligament sprains, meniscal injuries, mild OA
This is the reason a boot may have a curve on the bottom of it
What is to replicate the normal heel to toe gait pattern?
This type of use is generally not covered by insurances - prevention of an injury is not considered medical necessity
What is prophylactic use?
This shoulder stabilizing brace can address several different types of instabilities
What is a Sully brace?
The name of this brace
What is a TLSO (thoracolumbarsacral orthosis)
A functional brace with an off-loading hinge is ideal for what type of injury?
What is osteoarthritis?
The name of this brace
What is a night splint?