Bracing, Orthotics, and Prosthetics

This course provides a foundation for decision making relating to the use of bracing/orthotics/prosthetics in physical therapy practice. The course will introduce concepts of materials, design, fabrication and technology of braces/orthotic/prosthetic devices. The course will emphasize the principles of gait analysis, limb amputation, wearing/fitting of orthotics/prosthetics, importance of therapeutic alliance and interprofessional collaboration, and the psychological considerations of the patient with orthotic/prosthetic devices.