Orthotic Management and Biomechanics II 7.5 credits
Course Contents
- orthotic treatment for lower limb including knee and hip (KAFO, HpO, HKO, HKAFO)*
- 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: First cycle
Coursecode/Ladok code: HOMN13
The course is conducted at: School of Health and Welfare
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Type of course | Programme instance course |
| Study type | Normal teaching |
| Semester | Autumn 2025: week 35 – week 39 |
| Rate of study | 100% |
| Language | English |
| Location | Jönköping |
| Time | Day-time |
| Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students | 15000 SEK |
| Syllabus (PDF) | |
| Application code | HJ-H4240 |