OPCA 1020 - Foot Orthosis Fabrication and Shoe Modifications

1. Foot Orthoses 
   1. negative impressions 
   2. positive models 
   3. modification to positive models 
   4. material properties and selection 
   5. forming materials 
   6. defining trim lines 
   7. prescription criteria: accommodative
   8. prescription criteria: corrective/functional foot orthoses 
   9. posting foot orthoses 
   10. finishing techniques 
   11. fitting foot orthoses in shoes
2. Shoe structures and components 
   1. shoe structures 
   2. shoe components
3. Modify footwear to a specific prescription
   1. apply build-ups / elevations 
   2. shape mild rocker sole 
   3. reapply sole
4. Stirrups 
   1. stirrup selection 
   2. placement diagrams 
   3. layout of solid stirrups 
   4. layout of split stirrups
   5. contour standard stirrup 
   6. square standard stirrup 
   7. attach to shoe 
   8. verify alignment, function

1. fabricate orthoses to support the foot.
2. create shoe build-ups/elevations to meet prescription criteria.
3. fabricate and attach stirrups to footwear.

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