Prosthetics 622: Lower Limb Prosthetics for Therapists 

This course focuses on the role of the physical therapist in managing lower limb amputees from the pre-surgery phase to the prosthetic phase. It is designed to provide strong fundamental knowledge for all levels of amputation management and progresses to physical therapy skills needed in a clinical setting. Program content includes:

• Surgery
• Pre-op and post-op management and care
• Prosthetics recommendation
• Prosthetics evaluation
• Normal gait
• Biomechanics
• Components
• Gait analysis
• Functional activities
• Prosthetics training techniques
• Therapeutic management

Laboratory sessions with demonstrators will provide the opportunity to practice skills in pre-prosthetic evaluation, evaluation of prostheses for fit and function, and the recommendation of various prostheses.

Orthotics-Prosthetics 661: Prosthetics and Orthotics for Suppliers and Manufacturers  

This is a three- day course designed for manufacturers, suppliers, and sales representatives. Course content will include:

• Functional review of anatomy
• Normal human locomotion
• Basic theories and design principles of orthoses (spinal, upper limb, and lower limb)
• Basic theories and design principles of prostheses (upper and lower limb)
• Basic medical and allied health terminology
  
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Orthotics-Prosthetics 725: Lower and Upper Limb Orthotics and Prosthetics for Physicians and Therapists (5 -day course) 

This five-day, in-depth course is designed to cover the basic skills and knowledge needed to manage spinal, upper and lower limb disabilities of adults and juveniles requiring prosthetic and/or orthotic care during various stages of recovery. An extensive manual is included in the course. A format of lectures, demonstrations, and live case discussions will focus on the following:

• Amputation surgery
• Post-op prosthetic and therapeutic management
• Components for various orthotic and prosthetic systems
• Biomechanics
• Pedorthic management of various foot disorders
• Normal and pathological gait
• Gait analysis
• Orthotic and prosthetic recommendations

Pedorthics 801: Management of Foot Disorders: Theory and Clinical Concepts (Didactic Course)  

This one-week course combines theory and clinical concepts directly related to the field of pedorthics. It is designed to develop participants' understanding of how pathological conditions can cause sensory, motor and neurological disabilities at the foot and ankle complex.

The program consists of lecture presentations and demonstrations in the following areas

• Foot and ankle anatomy
• Manual muscle testing/range of motion
• Biomechanics of the foot and ankle
• Pathomechanics of the foot and ankle
• Management of partial foot amputations
• Medical terminology
• Normal human locomotion
• Diabetic feet
• Financial considerations
• Record keeping

Attention is focused on pedorthic recommendations specific to disorders of the foot and ankle. The course concludes with students participating in case-based sessions in which they are asked to provide appropriate recommendations and goals regarding pathological conditions of the foot and ankle.

Enrollment is limited to 40 students.

Prerequisites: None

For information concerning certification requirements, please contact:

The Board for Certification in Pedorthics
2517 Eastlake Ave. E, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98102

Pedorthics 802: Management of Foot Disorders: Technical Theory and Fabrication (Laboratory Course) 

This two-week course develops and refines the technical skills necessary in fabrication of foot orthoses as well as shoe modifications specific to management of foot and ankle disorders. Students will observe skilled demonstrations and participate in hands-on practice. The major portions of the course will be devoted to lab sessions. Course content includes the following:

Technical Theory:

• Clinical evaluation of the foot and ankle
• Prefabricated foot orthoses
• Footwear assessment
• Biomechanical assessment of the foot and ankle
• Shoe construction
• Materials
• Medical terminology
• Case studies
• Shoe Measurement

Fabrication:

• Foot orthoses (full length)
• Impressions (foam, slipper, wax)
• Stabilizers
• Rocker soles
• Sole elevations
• UCBL
• Foot orthoses (3/4 length)
• Custom shoe impressions
• Outflares
• Counter reinforcements
• Heel wedges

Instructors evaluate and provide feedback to each student following the completion of each orthosis and shoe modification. During critique each student will be asked questions relevant to fabrication and management of patients exhibiting foot disorders. The course concludes with student interaction in the form of case studies. Students are asked pertinent questions regarding patient management, fabrication, and evaluation of foot and ankle disorders.

Note: Each student is required to bring a pair of extra-depth shoes that fit and two pairs of old, worn oxford (not athletic) shoes.

Enrollment is limited to 24 students

Prerequisites: None

For information concerning certification requirements, please contact:

The Board for Certification in Pedorthics 2517 Eastlake Ave. E, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98102