ORTHOTIC EVAL HIGH YIELD Flashcards

1
Q

what are the important elements in orthotic decision making?

A

situation awareness

biochemical analysis from evidence

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2
Q

biomechanical exam checks out the function of the _____?

A

foot, rearfoot and ankle

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3
Q

the function of rearfoot and ankle from the biomechanical exam studies?

A

transition from loose adaptor to rigid lever across stance phase

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4
Q

the biomechanical exam should be?

A

smoothly patterned

efficient

appropriate stress

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5
Q

biomechanical eval has a multiplanar nature from what planes?

A

sagittal

frontal

transverse

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6
Q

what should we ensure during the biomechanical exam?

A

proper positioning

prone, subtalar neutral

supine

leg over edge of table

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7
Q

point at which the midline of posterior calcaneus and posterior leg coincide?

A

subtalar neutral

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8
Q

to compensate for forefoot/rearfoot varus the STJ must be? forefoot valgus?

A

stj pronation

stj supination

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9
Q

in the biomechical exam what are the degrees of variance for the following ranges of motion?

dorsiflexion
plantarflexion
inversion
eversion

A

10-30 degrees
40-60 degrees
10-30 degrees
0-10 degrees

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10
Q

Pes Planus is?

what is the triplanar deformity?

A

flatfoot

tri planar deformity with pronation

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11
Q

what is the orthotic intervention for Pes Planus?

A

medial hind foot and forefoot posting

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12
Q

Pes Cavus is?

what is the triplanar deformity?

A

high arched foot

tri planar deformity with supination

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13
Q

what is the orthotic intervention for Pes Cavus?

A

lateral hind foot and forefoot posting

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14
Q

what are the function of orthotics?

A

alter applied forces

  • redirect loads
  • absorb impact

modify kinematics/alignment

  • control motion
  • accounts for bilateral differences
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