Biomechanics
Stability is good for patients with _____ quads?
What is WEAK
When ascending and descending ramps or stairs, patients should always go up with the _____ and down with the ____
Cervical collars should be donned in what position
What is supine unless contraindicated
What two conditions are compression orthoses typically used for
What conditions would someone wear a soft orthosis for
What is SIJ/low back pain
The GRF is placed ____ to the knee with mobility
What is posterior
For patients ascending stairs with an AKA, what is a compensation strategy they can use for speed in the community
What is skip a step
Name a disadvantage of the Invasive Halo Vest
What is hygiene, headaches, heavy, lifting 5-10lb precaution
What conditions are hemi shoulder slings like the Norco, Harris, and Givmohr used for
What are paresis and/or lack of proprioception or preventing dislocation
List the wear schedules and the brace names for scoliosis management (hint: 3 full day, 2 nocturnal)
What is
full day: 16/18-23 hours a day, Milwaukee, Boston, Wilmington
nocturnal: 8-10 hours a day at least 5 days a week, Charleston and Providence
In terms of ramps, there should be _____ inch(es) in length added for every ____ inch(es) in height
What is 12 and 1
All of the UE orthotics should be worn for 24 hours except for which two? Bonus: What are the wear schedules for each of them
What are hemi shoulder slings (when upright or doing potentially harmful activities) and compression orthoses (with activity that triggers symptoms or at night)
List the Spinal Precautions
What is avoid forward bending, avoid lifting anything > 8-10 pounds, and avoid twisting
A linear adjustment for Mobility would be
What is an anterior socket
When descending stairs, a patient with an AKA can _______ for more control, while patients with a BKA should have toes hang _____ inches over the step to give the knee room to bend
What is turn 45 degrees to the side and 3
List the semi rigid cervical collars in order from MOST to LEAST restrictive
What is Aspen, Miami J, Philadelphia
Considering these are UE orthotics, what is a disadvantage that could be present with any of them?
What is difficult to don independently
For a posture soft orthosis, weights are initially ___ ounces, and are increased to ____ ounces and should be worn when ambulating
What is 4 and 8
In terms of angular foot adjustments, MEDIAL rotation would come from an _____ socket, which would be _____ alignment, with the distal end of the socket _____ midline
What is ABD socket, valgus alignment, and away from midline
When ascending steep ramps or stairs, patients should turn sideways so the _______ limb is leading, and keep their weight on the _____ limb as they step
What is sound, residual
Name a functional disadvantage of the Semi Rigid Cervical Collars
What is balance is affected or eating is difficult
Explain the position of the entire arm in a simple shoulder sling (hint: think of the position at each individual joint)
What is shoulder adducted, elbow flexed to 90 degrees, and hand positioned slightly above forearm
List the scoliosis curve angles for observation, bracing, and surgical treatment
What is <25 degrees, between 25-45 degrees, and curves >45 degrees that are Risser 2 or less/curves > 50 degrees who are Risser 3 or greater