ORTHOTICS Test 1 Questions with Correct
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Three-Point Force System
One principal force acting in one direction and two counterforces in the opposite direction.
FO
Foot orthotic.
AFO
Ankle foot orthotic.
KAFO
Knee ankle foot orthotic.
HKAFO
Hip knee ankle foot orthotic.
LSO
Lumbar sacral orthosis.
CTO
Cervical thoracic orthosis.
Heel cushion
Cushions forces at heel strike and relieves strain on plantar fascia.
Metatarsal pads
Redistributes pressure from metatarsal heads to the shafts posterior to the heads.
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Three-Point Force System
One principal force acting in one direction and two counterforces in the opposite direction.
FO
Foot orthotic.
AFO
Ankle foot orthotic.
KAFO
Knee ankle foot orthotic.
HKAFO
Hip knee ankle foot orthotic.
LSO
Lumbar sacral orthosis.
CTO
Cervical thoracic orthosis.
Heel cushion
Cushions forces at heel strike and relieves strain on plantar fascia.
Metatarsal pads
Redistributes pressure from metatarsal heads to the shafts posterior to the heads.