![]() ![]() Short use = low durability need High frequency & load = high durability needħ Spine Support Goal is stabilization in desired plane of motionįlex/ext, sidebending, rotation Absolute vs. Torque is strength of rotational force.ġ971 – American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association promoted standardized nomenclature 1972 – new language put into useĥ Committee on Prosthetic-Orthotic Education of the National Academy of SciencesĪll exoskeletal devices called orthotics Described by joints they encompass Abbreviate each joint name to 1 letter Combination of symbols to indicate desired control of designated functionĦ Orthotic Materials Thin metal, plastic, foam, epoxy, plaster. ![]() Movement = rotation, translation or combination of 2. Force has magnitude, direction and application point. Typically applies forces to affected extremity. ![]() Neck, ThoracoLumbarSacral Joint support orthoses Typically lower limb motor loss adaptations Motor augmentation orthoses Typically upper limb motor presence augmentation Protection orthosesģ Orthotic Definition Device used to assist, resist, align or simulate function of a body part or system. 2 Review Nomenclature Spine support orthoses Joint support orthoses ![]()
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