PT 7825 - Prosthetics and Orthotics

2 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Entry into the PT program and successful completion of all prior DPT courses.
Description
This course is designed to prepare the student to: evaluate the need for lower limb orthoses and prostheses, prescribe appropriate orthoses and prostheses as a member of the prosthetic and orthotic team, evaluate fit and function of orthoses and prostheses, and implement a comprehensive plan of care for those patients utilizing orthoses and prostheses, including comprehensive gait analysis and gait training. L