PT 240 - Orthotic and Prosthetic Considerations in Patient Care

1. Discuss the history and definitions of orthotics and prosthetics.
2. Describe various materials and components that prosthetics and orthotics are made of.
3. Describe the normal biomechanics of gait.
4. List and describe various causes and levels of amputations and their impact on treatment.
5. List and describe various diagnoses associated with the need for orthotics.
6. Discuss the psycho-social, physical and socio-economic impact on patients requiring orthotics or prosthetics and their impact on treatment.
7. Identify and discuss use of various upper extremity, lower extremity and spinal orthotics and prosthetics.
8. Identify exercise and gait interventions within the physical therapist’s plan of care for a variety of pathologies requiring the use of an orthotic or prosthetic.
9. Demonstrate and instruct proper residual limb wrapping techniques.
10. Instruct patient and family/caregivers in the safe use and care of various orthotics and prosthetics.