ORTHOTIC EVAL HIGH YIELD Flashcards
what are the important elements in orthotic decision making?
situation awareness
biochemical analysis from evidence
biomechanical exam checks out the function of the _____?
foot, rearfoot and ankle
the function of rearfoot and ankle from the biomechanical exam studies?
transition from loose adaptor to rigid lever across stance phase
the biomechanical exam should be?
smoothly patterned
efficient
appropriate stress
biomechanical eval has a multiplanar nature from what planes?
sagittal
frontal
transverse
what should we ensure during the biomechanical exam?
proper positioning
prone, subtalar neutral
supine
leg over edge of table
point at which the midline of posterior calcaneus and posterior leg coincide?
subtalar neutral
to compensate for forefoot/rearfoot varus the STJ must be? forefoot valgus?
stj pronation
stj supination
in the biomechical exam what are the degrees of variance for the following ranges of motion?
dorsiflexion
plantarflexion
inversion
eversion
10-30 degrees
40-60 degrees
10-30 degrees
0-10 degrees
Pes Planus is?
what is the triplanar deformity?
flatfoot
tri planar deformity with pronation
what is the orthotic intervention for Pes Planus?
medial hind foot and forefoot posting
Pes Cavus is?
what is the triplanar deformity?
high arched foot
tri planar deformity with supination
what is the orthotic intervention for Pes Cavus?
lateral hind foot and forefoot posting
what are the function of orthotics?
alter applied forces
- redirect loads
- absorb impact
modify kinematics/alignment
- control motion
- accounts for bilateral differences
