Upper Extremity Orthotics Addendum Overview
This module covers various upper extremity conditions and their orthotic treatment, including shoulder subluxation, epicondylitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, hand deformities, and more. It also includes product previews and a summary of the content.
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ORTHOTIC FITTER COURSE Module 8 Upper Extremity Orthotics Addendum
OBJECTIVES Learning Objectives Pathologies Product applications
UPPER EXTREMITY ORTHOTICS ADDENDUM Conditions (Review) Shoulder Subluxation AC joint separation Epicondylitis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Hand deformities Ulnar deviation Swan neck Boutonni re
SHOULDER ANATOMY- CLAVICLE Shoulder Anatomy Clavicle Clavicle fracture *Fractures are outside the Scope of Practice of an Orthotic Fitter
EPICONDYLITIS Epicondylitis Extensor digitorum Epicondylitis Lateral = Tennis elbow Medial = Golfer s elbow
DE QUERVAINS SYNDROME De Quervain s Syndrome Occurs more commonly in females At the radial styloid level Confirmation by Finklestein s test
TENDONITIS De Quervain s Syndrome Tendonitis General term for any tendon irritation Orthotic treatment requires immobilization or restriction of the normal range of motion (ROM) for the agonist muscle(s)
SPRAIN/STRAIN De Quervain s Syndrome Tendonitis Sprain/Strain Commonly caused by repetitive activity Immobilize/limit ROM the affected area
PRODUCT PREVIEW Product Preview Figure 8 Splint Tennis Elbow Strap
SUMMARY Summary Conditions Product preview
UPPER EXTREMITY ORTHOTICSADDENDUM This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. Produced 2016. HOPE Careers Consortium is a partnership of five institutions of higher education that is building exciting new programs that will provide valuable career education and training in the Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (O&P) sector. The five institutions are: Baker College Flint, Michigan; Century College White Bear Lake, Minnesota; Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Okmulgee, Oklahoma; Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, Washington; and St. Petersburg College St. Petersburg, Florida. Although the authoring institution of this educational resource has made every effort to ensure that the information presented is correct, the institution assumes no liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions. Except where otherwise noted, this work by St. Petersburg College is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, click on the following link: Creative Commons Licenses 4.0.
