Orthotics and Prosthetics

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. identify different assistive devices, techniques, methods of fabrication and applications of orthotics and prosthesis devices; 2. describe different types of orthotics and prosthesis devices for correcting or assisting specific disorders and disease conditions; 3. discuss the biomechanical principles of prescribing prosthesis and use orthotics devices; 4. explain Physiotherapy roles in rehabilitation of amputee; 5. summarise patients education on care, maintenance and uses of prosthesis and orthotics; 6. describe complications and contraindications in the use of different assistive/corrective devices; and 7. relate the Care, uses and prescription of wheelchair and other assistive for activity of daily living, such as crutches, walking frames and sticks.

Appraisal of the different assistive devices, techniques, methods of fabrication and applications of these devices. Different types of orthotics and prosthesis devices for correcting or assisting specific disorders and disease conditions. Biomechanical principles of prescribing prosthesis and use orthosis devices. Physiotherapy in rehabilitation of amputee. Patients’ education on care, maintenance and uses of prosthesis and orthosis. Complications and contraindications in the use of different assistive/corrective devices. Care, uses and prescription of wheelchair and other assistive for activity of daily living such as crutches, walking frames and sticks. 400 Level