Orthotics

anterior portion the easier to open the better

• the posterior sportion high or low
• low is better for orthotics

bottom portion of shoe

Beat are broad , low less than 1 inch

• Steel toes
• Toe box to protect the toes from traum
• Linings absorb perspiraion

Prevents depression of the subtalar joint

to realign a flexable flat foot

• convexity on semi-rigid insert to elevate the metetarsal heads
• can help to decrease tone

Prevent foot drop

stabalize a weak ankle, doesn't allow movement

• high extensor tone
• prevents knee hyperextension

Prevents knee flexion and crouched gait

Prevents dorsi felxion and knee flexion

to aid a person with extensive paralysis or limb deformity

• to aid control of the hip and knee
• restricts amb to swing to or swing through

• Anke knee with metal uprights
• wearere achieves hip stability by leaning back and resting on Y ligaments

• Reciprocating gait orthoses
• Hips are joined by 2 metal cables
• Allow Pt to use a reciprocal gait pattern
• Parawalker

• Provides abdominal compression
• an increases in intraabdominal pressure
• reminds Pt to limit thier motion

• Pre-Fab: less expensive, ordered in SML, works well if average size Pt, possibel to be temporary use
• Custom: more exprensive, reverse impression, better if Pt has unique proportion or lack or sensation

• midway between pronation and supination
• 12-20 degrees wrist extension
• All fingers slightly flexed

• Wrist extends
• fingers flexed
• Used for Quad

• Hemiplegia: double trough arm slings, cuff slings - helps approximate head or humerus without holding distal extremity in fixed postion
• Orthopedis Slings: airplane sling - used for post op shoulder surgeries allow structures to heal ina shortened position post operatively

Designed to position thumb in abduction/opposition and maintain thumb web space, while leaving hand in functional position for use

used to maintain functional position of the hand used for a variety of diagnosis

• Stabilizes the thumb index and middle fingers when Pt extends wrist, splint causes the fingers to close. SCI Pt without innervation of finger flexors
• Only works with the forearm pronated

• Wrist Splits
• Web Space
• Base of Thumb
• Knuckles