PHTH 746 - ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS

3 cr hrs

Description The course is required of the second year physical therapy student. The course presents didactic material in the study of prosthetics and orthotics and their use in a variety of patient applications to include orthopedic and medical.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum

Notes
Students learn to examine the patient/client for whom the use of prosthetics and/or orthotics is applicable. Students participate in examination, evaluation and treatment of individuals who require the use of upper and/or lower extremity prosthetics and orthotics. Students are educated about various materials and biomechanical components of prosthetic and orthotic devices. Students participate in clinical decision-making regarding the clinical uses of prosthetic and orthotic devices.

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