DPT 622 - Bracing, Prosthetics & Orthotics

Description
This course takes students through common orthotics, taping, splinting, and bracing utilized in physical therapy practice. Functional and surgical anatomy of lower limb amputations and conditions requiring lower quarter orthotic and prosthetic intervention are presented. Lab activities emphasize gait analysis, movement analysis, residual limb management, orthotics, prosthetics, and amputee rehabilitation. Clinical reasoning necessitating implementation, modification, and revision of these biomechanical interventions is emphasized.

Course Delivery Model(s): Blended

Lecture Hours: 16
Lab Hours: 20
Total Hours: 36
Credits: 1.5

Prerequisites: DPT 610, 611, 613 613, 614, 615, 616, 617`
Corequisites: DPT 621 623 624 625 626 627

Repeatable (# of times): 0

Grade Type: Letter