Orthotics with Firm Orthosis

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:6.00

Study Course Accepted:11.03.2024 13:43:01

Study Course Information
Course Code:		REK_120		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		5.00		ECTS:		7.50
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Orthopaedics		Target Audience:		Medical Services
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Ēriks Švēde
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Rehabilitation
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 20271291
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		10	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		20
Classes (count)		15	Class Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Classes		60
Total Contact Hours								80
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, Physics, Materials and Processing, Introduction to the Profession, Physiology, Biology.
Objective:
Provide an introduction to the basic principles of rigid orthotics. Provide a basic understanding of the historic origins of the process and the development of technological application. Introduce to the system of orthotic classification and its historic background. Teach to distinguish types of orthoses by their anatomical features. Provide theoretical information about technological specifics of the production of orthoses, specific components and it functional differences. Provide knowledge about specific illnesses that have been treated or controlled by orthoses.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	History of Orthotics, ISO Classification, manufacturing technologies			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		1.00	E-Studies platform
2	Illnesses and orthoses			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		1.00	E-Studies platform
3	Lower limb orthoses, principles of use			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	E-Studies platform
4	Lower limb orthoses, principles of use			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	E-Studies platform
5	Upper limb orthoses, principles of use			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		1.00	E-Studies platform
6	Body orthoses positioning/correction, principles of use			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	E-Studies platform
7	Body orthoses positioning/correction, principles of use			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	E-Studies platform
8	Orthoses, specific cases			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		1.00	E-Studies platform
9	Case studies			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		2.00	E-Studies platform
10	Final work			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		1.00	E-Studies platform
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Clinical case analysis, presentations, group work.
Assessment Criteria:
Knowledge of orthosis theory, knowledge of orthosis manufacturing technologies, skills in orthosis making. Type of examination – test 50% course work 20%, practical examination 30%.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Understanding of the history of orthotics, anatomical classification, principles of production and clinical case analysis. Characterization of rigid orthosis functions. Recognition of the functional separation of rigid orthosis. Knowledge of materials used in the manufacture of rigid orthosis.
Skills:		Ability to explain the basic principles of orthotic production and apply them in an actual technological process.
Competencies:		Ability to explain the principles of orthotic application with various illnesses and provide analysis of clinical cases.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation by Michelle M. Lusardi, Caroline C. Nielsen and Millee Jorge, 2020.
2	Prosthetics & Orthotics in Clinical Practice: A Case Study Approach by Matt 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
3	Introduction to Orthotics: A Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Approach. 2020.
4	Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity: Splinting Principles, 2022.
5	Orthotics: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach by Joan Edelstein MA PT. 2002. (akceptējams izdevums)
6	Prosthetics and Orthotics: Lower Limb and Spinal by Ron Seymour. 2002. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1	Principles of Rehabilitation Medicine; Raj Mitra; 2018
2	Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices; Joseph Webster MD; Douglas Murphy MD; 2018