The course covers theory und principles of brace technology and treatment according to the brace classification system developed by Spine Concept Sobernheim.
Participants get hands-on clinical education and training on patient assessment, blue-print analysis and the full manufacturing process of the spinal brace including outcome measures.
Focus of the subject-theoretical content:
- Basics of Anatomy and Physiology
- Classic diseases and indications
- Classification and effects of spinal braces
- Construction principles
- Biomechanical principles and design of spinal braces
- Supply examples for supportive, stabilizing and corrective orthoses
Focus of the practical seminar content:
- Patient Anamnesis
- Measurements and casting techniques
- Cast rectification and modeling techniques
- Production process
- Fitting / testing of the brace and application of necessary corrections
- Analysis and outcome measures
To blend E-Learning with clinical hands-on training, mentoring and labs practice is an excellent way to enable education parallel to the job!
Christian Schlierf (CEO, Human Study e.V.)
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The clinical picture indicating the application of a foot orthosis (FO) or and ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) presents itself in very different manifestations.
The complexity of the diseases requires a differentiated analysis of the actual situation. Based on this, the treatment goal must be defined in consultation with the physician and/or the therapist and then implemented in the design.
The course provides an understanding of the functional anatomy of the lower limb and the requirements of individual pathologies. Furthermore, the effects of different paralyzes on the gait are explained and the possibilities of gait improvement by orthotic devices are presented.
The treatment of postural and motor deficits in patients with motor and perceptual disorders requires a very detailed knowledge of the motor and neurological systems and experience in the individual application of treatment principles.
Within the theoretical part of the course essential concepts of therapy are conveyed through a set of multi-media lessons. The aim is to explain the effect of the dynamic foot orthoses on the control of tonus and movement, balance and stability as well as the sensory system.
The practical hands-on workshop will then focus on the clinical application of the acquired knowledge. Each work session is demonstrated and then implemented by the participant. After the appropriate model technique, all steps of the DAFO production process are conducted and participants learn how to apply an exact adjustment to arrive at optimal results.
During the clinical hands-on workshop participants will learn techniques on measurement and casting, model rectification and the production process of the different orthotic concepts. By fitting and testing the devices, gait analysis and outcome measures will conclude the workshop.
Orthotic Treatment of Ankle-Foot Pathologies - UCB - FO - AFO concepts course to build new skills from start to finish.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, SCOPe has courses to suit you.Marcelo Alvarez (Human Study e.V.)
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