prosthetics and orthotics study guide questions with
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AFO what does is stand for? Ans✓✓✓ ankle foot orthosis
define an UCBL? and what does it do? Ans✓✓✓ oThe UCBL shoe insert is a
maximum control FO the was named after the lab where is was researched and
developed
oIt controls hindfoot valgus and limits subtalar motion.
define balmoral Ans✓✓✓ (closed laced) generally has a smaller quarter opening.
define blucher Ans✓✓✓ (open laced) more versatile for adjusting the shoe to fit
patients with edema
define brace Ans✓✓✓ a device that gives support, the name implies the device
will need to be used long term
define foundation with an AFO Ans✓✓✓ shoe and plastic or metal component
define insert with an AFO Ans✓✓✓ Provides good control of the foot. Must be
worn with a shoe that closes high on the dorsum of the foot. Must be worn with
proper heel height.
define orthosis Ans✓✓✓ an external appliance worn to resist or assist motion or
to transfer load from one area of the body to another
, define splint Ans✓✓✓ a device that provides support, the name implies the
device will need to be used short term
define stirrup with an AFO Ans✓✓✓ A steel stirrup is an older foundation for the
AFO. It is a U-shaped fixture with the center portion riveted to the shoe through
the shank.
define the heel of a shoe? what does it do? Ans✓✓✓ The back part of the sole
can be as high as 1 inch and will translate body mass forward
describe the vamp of the shoe Ans✓✓✓ is the anterior part of the upper
including the laces
FO, what does it stand for? where does it go? what do they do? Ans✓✓✓ Foot
Orthosis
oappliances applied to the foot and placed inside or outside the shoe such as
metatarsal pads or heel lifts
othey can enhance function by relieving pain
HKAFO Ans✓✓✓ Hip Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis
HO Ans✓✓✓ hip orthosis
how does an AFO provide ankle control? Ans✓✓✓ Control ankle motion by
limiting plantarflexion and/or dorsiflexion, or by assisting motion.
verified answers
AFO what does is stand for? Ans✓✓✓ ankle foot orthosis
define an UCBL? and what does it do? Ans✓✓✓ oThe UCBL shoe insert is a
maximum control FO the was named after the lab where is was researched and
developed
oIt controls hindfoot valgus and limits subtalar motion.
define balmoral Ans✓✓✓ (closed laced) generally has a smaller quarter opening.
define blucher Ans✓✓✓ (open laced) more versatile for adjusting the shoe to fit
patients with edema
define brace Ans✓✓✓ a device that gives support, the name implies the device
will need to be used long term
define foundation with an AFO Ans✓✓✓ shoe and plastic or metal component
define insert with an AFO Ans✓✓✓ Provides good control of the foot. Must be
worn with a shoe that closes high on the dorsum of the foot. Must be worn with
proper heel height.
define orthosis Ans✓✓✓ an external appliance worn to resist or assist motion or
to transfer load from one area of the body to another
, define splint Ans✓✓✓ a device that provides support, the name implies the
device will need to be used short term
define stirrup with an AFO Ans✓✓✓ A steel stirrup is an older foundation for the
AFO. It is a U-shaped fixture with the center portion riveted to the shoe through
the shank.
define the heel of a shoe? what does it do? Ans✓✓✓ The back part of the sole
can be as high as 1 inch and will translate body mass forward
describe the vamp of the shoe Ans✓✓✓ is the anterior part of the upper
including the laces
FO, what does it stand for? where does it go? what do they do? Ans✓✓✓ Foot
Orthosis
oappliances applied to the foot and placed inside or outside the shoe such as
metatarsal pads or heel lifts
othey can enhance function by relieving pain
HKAFO Ans✓✓✓ Hip Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis
HO Ans✓✓✓ hip orthosis
how does an AFO provide ankle control? Ans✓✓✓ Control ankle motion by
limiting plantarflexion and/or dorsiflexion, or by assisting motion.
