PT 467 Prosthetics/Orthotics
Part I-Introduction to Normal and Pathologic Gait including biomechanical analysis of Normal vs. Pathologic Gait. Part II-Introduction to spinal lower extremity, and upper extremity orthotics discussion of various orthotic components devices, and their applications, and their effects on gait. Assessment for orthotic candidacy. Part III-Introduction to the principles and use of upper and lower extremity prosthetic devices, their components and application, the biomechanical analysis of normal vs. pathologic prosthetic gait, and therapeutic requirements for rehabilitation and reintegration of this unique patient population.
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