Orthotics and Assistive Devices for Successful Rehabilitation
Sunday April 10, 2016
This course offering complies with the criteria set in 68 Ill. Adm. Code, Section 1340.61c) 2) and all other criteria in Ill. Adm. Code, Section 1340.61
PROGRAM:
7:30 AM Registration
8:00 Introductions and course objectives
8:15 Bio-mechanical principles for the design and prescription of orthoses
9:15 Design factors and materials in construction of orthoses
10:15 Biomechanics of lower extremities and main components of lower extremity orthoses
11:15 Identifying the salient features of lower extremity orthoses
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 Selection of orthoses for hip disorders
1:30 Identifying the most appropriate orthoses for knee disorders
2:00 Alternatives for ankle and foot orthoses
3:00 Maintenance and care of orthotic devices
3:15 Break
3:30 Assistive devices, appropriateness, energy consumption
4:15 Evaluating the alternative orthotic devices and assistive devices
4:45 Q and A
5:15 Summary and Evaluation