Orthotic Fitter Course Questions with
Complete Solutions (Latest 2025)
What is the primary function of the Trapezius left and right -
Correct Answers ✅Elevate the shoulders
In fitting spinal orthoses, what is an important measurement
left and right? - Correct Answers ✅A very snug full hip
measurment
What's the landmark for the anterior inferior margin of any
spinal or abdominal support? - Correct Answers ✅At the
level of the symphysis pubis
What is the" brown bag syndrome? - Correct Answers
✅Failure to teach the patiient to remove and re-apply the
product.
The inferior margin of the sacrum can be found? - Correct
Answers ✅At the top of the crease of the buttocks
How to apply compressive support - Correct Answers
✅From bottom up
What is the purpose for bridging posterior uprights in an LSO?
- Correct Answers ✅To allow some flexion of the lumbar
spine
, Orthotic Fitter Course Questions with
Complete Solutions (Latest 2025)
Why is the lumbosacral joint is the most vulnerable region in
the spinal column? - Correct Answers ✅L5 vertebra sits on
the sacrum at a 45 degree angle
What degree of flexion is commonly built into custom fit LSOs
and TLSOs? - Correct Answers ✅15 degrees
When pt is seated, how much space should be between the
bottom of the LSO and TLSO and a firm sitting surface? -
Correct Answers ✅2"
What is the anterior length measurment for most spinal
hyperextension orthoses? - Correct Answers ✅From the
sternal notch to the symphysis pubis, less 2"
The hip is what kind of joint? - Correct Answers ✅A ball
and socket type joint.
What is the Largest joint? - Correct Answers ✅The Knee
Hip abduction orthoses are usually set at what degree? -
Correct Answers ✅15 degrees of abduction. (Max is 30/ 10
flexion)
Complete Solutions (Latest 2025)
What is the primary function of the Trapezius left and right -
Correct Answers ✅Elevate the shoulders
In fitting spinal orthoses, what is an important measurement
left and right? - Correct Answers ✅A very snug full hip
measurment
What's the landmark for the anterior inferior margin of any
spinal or abdominal support? - Correct Answers ✅At the
level of the symphysis pubis
What is the" brown bag syndrome? - Correct Answers
✅Failure to teach the patiient to remove and re-apply the
product.
The inferior margin of the sacrum can be found? - Correct
Answers ✅At the top of the crease of the buttocks
How to apply compressive support - Correct Answers
✅From bottom up
What is the purpose for bridging posterior uprights in an LSO?
- Correct Answers ✅To allow some flexion of the lumbar
spine
, Orthotic Fitter Course Questions with
Complete Solutions (Latest 2025)
Why is the lumbosacral joint is the most vulnerable region in
the spinal column? - Correct Answers ✅L5 vertebra sits on
the sacrum at a 45 degree angle
What degree of flexion is commonly built into custom fit LSOs
and TLSOs? - Correct Answers ✅15 degrees
When pt is seated, how much space should be between the
bottom of the LSO and TLSO and a firm sitting surface? -
Correct Answers ✅2"
What is the anterior length measurment for most spinal
hyperextension orthoses? - Correct Answers ✅From the
sternal notch to the symphysis pubis, less 2"
The hip is what kind of joint? - Correct Answers ✅A ball
and socket type joint.
What is the Largest joint? - Correct Answers ✅The Knee
Hip abduction orthoses are usually set at what degree? -
Correct Answers ✅15 degrees of abduction. (Max is 30/ 10
flexion)
