MPO 6405 Spinal and Cranial Orthotics
Spinal and Cranial Orthotics (3). This course provides an overview of all elements of orthotic intervention concerned with involvement and impairment of the spine and cranium. The major areas addressed in this course are: assessment of disability, function, and the trunk, neck and head; formulation of an orthotic treatment plan; implementation of an orthotic treatment plan; and orthotic follow-up care. Students will consider orthotic design incorporating the cranial, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral regions, and will develop skills in ideal shape capture, technical fabrication methods, and the clinical evaluation of fit and function for those device levels. Other content will include details of pathological conditions with specific impact on the spine and cranium. This course includes significant time in the lab developing these technical and clinical skills.
Prerequisite
Completion of all MSPO Semester 3 courses with passing grades