Spinal and Upper Limb Orthotics I

Definition and explaination of terms used in orthotics, such as: Orthotics, Orthosis, Orthotist, Orthoses. Identification and explaination of the basic materials for producing spinal and upper limb orthoses. Identification of the materials for fabricating; Cervical orthoses, spinal jacket, lumbar corset and belts. Identification the following materials for fabricating. (a) Finger orthoses, (b) Cock up splints, (c) Aeroplane splint, (d) Shoulder abduction splint.