Final Flashcards
What FOR is used for
Biomechanical, sensorimotor, rehabilitative
What are orthoses for
protection, stabilization, positioning, immobilization, mobilization
Considerations when making a splint
what are their lifestyle needs
what is their motivation and potential compliance
what are their perceptions of the injury
context and environment
What is the traditional thickness of thermoplastic
1/8”
What temperature should the water be for orthotic fabrication
135-180 degrees
what’s another name for a static splint
resting splint
describe a static splint
no moving parts
may be supprtive, corrective, protective
describe a serial static splint
holds tissue in end range until it adapts to its new length. Is them remolded
when are serial static splints used
to increase ROM and maintain improvement obtained through other forms of treatment
describe a dropout splint
allows motion in one direction while blocking another
what do dropout splints help with
regain lost ROM while preventing poor posture
describe a dynamic splint
static portion onto which some form of lever, spring or traction device is attatched
what are dynamic splints used for
preventing progressive deforming changes as a result of muscle imbalance
substitute for or assist weakened muscles
increase ROM
minimize formation of adhesions
describe static progressive splints
apply low-load prolonged stress to soft tissue at end-range through static positioning that advances in consecutive steps
there is a dial, or you move it
what are static progressive splints used for
increase ROM
correct soft tissue contractures
