Ankle Orthotics

Question 1

What type of orthosis contains the malleoli and lower 1/3 of the leg with rigid plastic struts

Answer 1

STIRRUP

Question 2

How does a lace up differ from a stirrup

Answer 2

lace ups restrict eversion/inversion AND DF/PF

Question 3

what is the only motion that a stirrup orthosis limits

Answer 3

restricts ankle inversion/eversion

does NOT limit PF/DF

Question 4

what does an elastic support provide

Answer 4

control
proprioception
warmth

Question 5

what is an elastic support indicated for

Answer 5

tendonitis

minor sprains/strains

Question 6

what type of orthotic treats achilles tendonitis

Answer 6

Achillotrian

Question 7

what type of orthotic can be used in place of taping and most commonly used by athelets

Answer 7

prophylactics

Question 8

how are orthotics better than repeated taping

Answer 8

more cost-effetive
don’t need another person for treatment
less skin irritation

Question 9

what advantages does a Controlled Ankle Motion walker have?

Answer 9

has a pneumatic pump for fractures

rocker bottom to help with transferring the leg in swing for normal gait

Question 10

what can you give your pt. to create a symmetrical gait when they have a unilateral orthotic

Answer 10

add a heel lift or even up on the opposite foot