OPCA 1035 - Contemporary Orthotic Theory and Fabrication I

1. Lower extremity anatomy
2. Lower extremity biomechanics
3. Safety
4. Initiate the treatment plan: lower extremity thermoplastic orthoses
   1. designs
   2. documentation
   3. components
   4. material science
5. Implement treatment plan: lower extremity thermoplastic orthoses
   1. comprehensive fabrication, supramalleolar orthosis (SMO)
   2. comprehensive fabrication, thermoplastic articulated ankle-foot orthosis (AFO)
   3. comprehensive fabrication, thermoplastic knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) with mechanical knee joints and alloy sidebars

1. identify functional anatomy and related structures. (C.1.4)
2. identify surface anatomy of the lower extremity. (C.1.4)
3. demonstrate effective communication skills for O&P.
4. communicate using medical terminology. (C.1.4)
5. apply foundational knowledge of biomechanical principles. (C.3.0, C.8.0)
6. apply biomechanical principles in fabrication decisions. (B.1, C.3.0, C.8.0)
7. identify triplanar motions of the foot and ankle. (C.3.2)
8. practice sound judgement regarding safety of self and others. (A.1.2)
9. demonstrate safe and appropriate use of tools. (C.1.7, C.4.0, C.4.1)
10. demonstrate safe and appropriate use of equipment. (C.1.7, C.4.0, C.4.1)
11. adhere to safety procedures and practices throughout the fabrication process. (A.1.2, C.4.0, C.4.1)
12. initiate a treatment plan under direction of an orthotic professional. (C.2.0)
13. identify lower extremtiy orthosis designs. (C.8.1.3.a.1, 2,3, 4, 6, 7, 8)
14. apply quality assurance principles to orthosis fabrication.
15. review physical assessment information in treatment plan. (C.2.1)
16. confirm physical assessment data is adequate to implement treatment plan. (C.2.2)
17. determine fabrication requirements from treatment plan. (C.2.1, C.3.1)
18. identify lower extremity components. (C.8.1.3.a.6a, b, c, d, e, C.8.1.3.c)
19. select components based on a work order. (ABC, C.8.1.3.c)
20. identify properties of materials used in orthotic fabrication. (C.1.5, B.2)
21. utilize material science in fabrication and component selection. (C.1.5, C.8.0)
22. apply critical thinking to decision making for orthosis fabrication.
23. implement an orthotic treatment plan for thermoplastic lower extremity orthoses. (C.4.0)
24. prepare and fill lower extremity negative molds/impressions. (ABC, C.8.1.3.e)
25. prepare positive models for fabrication of lower extremity orthoses, I, II, III modifications. (ABC, C.1.2.1.a, C.1.2.1.b, C.8.1.3.e)
26. prepare positive model/molds for vacuum forming. (ABC, C.8.1.3.b.1,2,3)
27. locate manufacturers specifications. (C.1.5)
28. identify concepts of alignment for lower extremity orthoses.
29. apply and align components and alignment fixtures to a positive model/mold. (C.8.1.3.b.2, C.8.1.3.c)
30. vacuum form a SMO.
31. vacuum form an articulated plastic AFO. (ABC, C.8.1.3.b.1,2,3)
32. vacuum form a KAFO with mechanical knee joints and alloy sidebars.
33. establish trimlines for lower extremity orthoses.
34. establish trimlines to prescription criteria or instructions provided by a practitioner. (ABC, A.1.3, C.1.7, C.8.0, C.8.1.3 b. 1,2,3)
35. comprehensive fabrication of a supramalleolar orthosis. (SMO)
36. comprehensive fabrication of a thermoplastic articulated ankle-foot orthosis. (Articulated AFO)
37. comprehensice fabrication of a thermoplastic knee-ankle-foot orthosis with mechanical knee joints and alloy sidebars. (Articulated KAFO)

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