This course aims to inform physiotherapy students about the orthotic applications. The followings are expected from the students who completed the course successfully; to make assessment before and after orthotics, to be aware of the different orthotic materials and ready products, to be aware of the possible complications of orthotic applications, to plan and apply the appropriate treatment program to increase the effectiveness of orthotic and rehabilitation. Frequent pathologies of the foot and ankle, orthotic applications, indications of long foot orthoses, commonly orthosis applications, spinal deformity orthoses (scoliosis, kyphosis, increasing and decreasing in lordosis etc.), spinal pathology orthoses (vertebra fractures, the intramedullary trauma, instabilities etc.) take place in the scope of this course.
- Enseignant: Salih Angin