Lower Extremity Orthotic Management
- Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO) Exam
Test
List the goals of lower extremity orthotic management. - correct answer: Accommodative
Corrective
Dynamic
Static/positional
ROM management
Pain management
Off loading
Independent
Assisted
What are the two goals for physiotherapists regarding lower extremity orthotic management? -
correct answer: 1) Identify when an AFO could be part of a treatment plan
2) Identify what kind of AFO could be part of the treatment plan
List the types of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs). - correct answer: Off the shelf (OTS)
Custom
Rigid: PF and DF stop
Semi-rigid: PF and DF resist
Articulated/adjustable/hinged: PF and DF free or stop
Ritchie brace/gauntlet
Dictus/foot up
- Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO) Exam
Test
List the goals of lower extremity orthotic management. - correct answer: Accommodative
Corrective
Dynamic
Static/positional
ROM management
Pain management
Off loading
Independent
Assisted
What are the two goals for physiotherapists regarding lower extremity orthotic management? -
correct answer: 1) Identify when an AFO could be part of a treatment plan
2) Identify what kind of AFO could be part of the treatment plan
List the types of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs). - correct answer: Off the shelf (OTS)
Custom
Rigid: PF and DF stop
Semi-rigid: PF and DF resist
Articulated/adjustable/hinged: PF and DF free or stop
Ritchie brace/gauntlet
Dictus/foot up
