ORTHOTICS CPM PREP CLASS START HELP
2026 GRADE RULES WHOLE CASE BUNDLE
WITH EASY NOTES WRITING
Describe 3-point pressure system for Ground Reaction AFO. Answer:
1. Posterior directed force at tibial plateau
2. Superior directed force at plantar aspect of calcaneus
3. Superior directed force at plantar aspect of footplate and toes
⫸ Which structures are targeted when testing the knee for
CORONAL plane stability? Answer: Medial Colateral Ligament
(MCL) and Lateral Colateral Ligament (LCL)
⫸ Name one accessory often used with a free-motion AFO joint
selection. Answer: T-strap for valgus or varus control
⫸ Which AFO variety would you
recommend for a patient with Fair/Zero anterior and posterior
compartments and ankle joint pain? Answer: Solid ankle - set in
desired flexion angle
(Rocker bottom sole helpful)
, ⫸ How would you configure your double action ankle joints to
provide swing phase clearance and to minimize foot slap at initial
contact? Answer: Dorsiflexion assist - Spring posterior, free anterior
⫸ Which vertebrae is affected in a Jefferson's fracture?
What is the treatment? Answer: 1. C1 fracture
2. HALO
⫸ Name 3 goals for idiopathic scoliosis treatment. Answer: 1.
Achieve spinal balance
2. Prevent curve progression
3. Reduce curve in-brace by at least 50%
⫸ Which curve of a double spinal curve is more flexible? Answer:
Minor curve
⫸ How would you test for "Normal" muscle strength for: Tibialis
Posterior? Answer: -Pt is side lying on test side with foot off table
-Stabilize lower leg proximal to the ankle
-Pt inverts the foot through full ROM with slight plantarflexion
-Apply resistance on the medial border of the forefoot
⫸ How would you test for "Normal" muscle strength for: Tibialis
Anterior? Answer: -Pt is sitting, ankle is in plantarflexion
-Support the lower leg and stabilize proximal to the ankle
2026 GRADE RULES WHOLE CASE BUNDLE
WITH EASY NOTES WRITING
Describe 3-point pressure system for Ground Reaction AFO. Answer:
1. Posterior directed force at tibial plateau
2. Superior directed force at plantar aspect of calcaneus
3. Superior directed force at plantar aspect of footplate and toes
⫸ Which structures are targeted when testing the knee for
CORONAL plane stability? Answer: Medial Colateral Ligament
(MCL) and Lateral Colateral Ligament (LCL)
⫸ Name one accessory often used with a free-motion AFO joint
selection. Answer: T-strap for valgus or varus control
⫸ Which AFO variety would you
recommend for a patient with Fair/Zero anterior and posterior
compartments and ankle joint pain? Answer: Solid ankle - set in
desired flexion angle
(Rocker bottom sole helpful)
, ⫸ How would you configure your double action ankle joints to
provide swing phase clearance and to minimize foot slap at initial
contact? Answer: Dorsiflexion assist - Spring posterior, free anterior
⫸ Which vertebrae is affected in a Jefferson's fracture?
What is the treatment? Answer: 1. C1 fracture
2. HALO
⫸ Name 3 goals for idiopathic scoliosis treatment. Answer: 1.
Achieve spinal balance
2. Prevent curve progression
3. Reduce curve in-brace by at least 50%
⫸ Which curve of a double spinal curve is more flexible? Answer:
Minor curve
⫸ How would you test for "Normal" muscle strength for: Tibialis
Posterior? Answer: -Pt is side lying on test side with foot off table
-Stabilize lower leg proximal to the ankle
-Pt inverts the foot through full ROM with slight plantarflexion
-Apply resistance on the medial border of the forefoot
⫸ How would you test for "Normal" muscle strength for: Tibialis
Anterior? Answer: -Pt is sitting, ankle is in plantarflexion
-Support the lower leg and stabilize proximal to the ankle
