Term 1

Question 1

What is the purpose of orthotics? (3)

Answer 1

Improve function
Prevent Deformity
Reduce Symptoms

Question 2

What are the properties of Poron Green and Grey? (3)

Answer 2

Cushioning, elastic and shock absorbing properties

Question 3

Where can you use Poron Green and Grey?
(5)

Answer 3

Dome pads
Shaft pads
Tarsal platforms
PMP/PMB
Covering Material

Question 4

What are the properties of Poron 94* (Pink)? (3)

Answer 4

Low weight open cell foam.
Memory cushion.
Polyurethane

Question 5

What is Poron 94 ideal for which patients? And why?

Answer 5

Ideal for rheumatoid and diabetic patients. It acts as a shock absorber

Question 6

What is one of the description of Cleron?

Answer 6

High resistance to pressure

Question 7

What is one of the properties of Cleron?

Answer 7

Has antibacterial agent that inhibits fungi and odour generating organisms.

Question 8

What is Cleron used for?

Answer 8

It is used in shoes that dont have much space

Question 9

List 3 types of EVA.

Answer 9

High Density
Low Density
Medium Density

Question 10

What are the properties of the low density EVA?
What is it used for?

Answer 10

Used for pressure deflection / cushioning.
Arch supports, PMP’s, heel cushion, heel raise & domes.

Question 11

What are the properties of the high density EVA?

Answer 11

Used for functional control where flexibility and durability is needed.
Moulded inlays, heel raise, wedging.

Question 12

What are the properties of the medium density EVA?

Answer 12

good shock absorbing properties
PMP’s, domes, heel raise, moulded inlays.

Question 13

How many people can work in a
orthotics laboratory? And why?

Answer 13

Two, because one person is not allowed on their own

Question 14

List 4 types of PPE to use in orthotics when using machines and hot stuff.

Answer 14

Face mask/ Visors
Safety goggles
Ear protection
Heat resistance gloves

Question 15

Equipment is installed to protect the quality of the circulating air in the lab. What is the equipment? (2)

Answer 15

Ventilation System
 Individual dust extractors/filters

Question 16

What is ESOAP stand for?

Answer 16

Evaluation
Subjective
Objective
Action
Plan

Question 17

What does E stand for? (ESOAP) list a couple of things you could a patient?

Answer 17

Evaluation- how was the last treatment (was there any improvement or was it worse?)
On a scale 1-10 how much would you rate the pain?
How long did it take for the pain to return from your last treatment if it did?

Question 18

What does S stand for? (ESOAP) list a couple of things you could a patient

Answer 18

Subjective- what brings you in today? What treatment would you like me to undertake? Are they any sites of discomfort or pain?
Is there anything I need to be awake of before I start the treatment?

Question 19

What does O stand for? (ESOAP) list a couple of things you could a patient

Answer 19

Objective- what do you see?
Check:have a feel of feet, look at skin, nails or swelling? Note these all down

Question 20

What does A stand for? (ESOAP) list a couple of things you could a patient

Answer 20

Action- what have you done today? Any treatment done? Nails cut, filed or removal of callus or verruca. Make sure to use pink hydrex spray and wipe feet.

Question 21

What does P stand for? (ESOAP) list a couple of things you could a patient

Answer 21

P-Plan
Fissures or dry skin, advice for flexitol cream to be used.