Orthotic Management and Biomechanics II 7,5 Credits

Course Contents

- orthotic treatment for lower limb including knee and hip (KAFO, HpO, HKO, HKAFO, KO)*
- orthotic treatment for trunk and neck (SIO, LSO, TLSO, CO, CTO, CTLSO)*
- scoliosis management
- seating treatment and devices
- external devices for soft tissues relating to thorax and pelvis (e.g. hernia truss, breast prostheses)
- biomechanics of the trunk and neck
- client centered care and application of ICF in treatments.

*Abbreviations of orthoses according to ISO 8549-3.

Prerequisites

General entry requirements and passed courses in semester 1, 2, and 3, and taken courses in semester 4 from the Prosthetics and Orthotics Bachelor Programme, or equivalent.

Level of Education: Undergraduate
Course code/Ladok code: HOMN13
The course is conducted at: School of Health and Welfare Last modified 2024-04-17 13:20:19