Orthotic Fitter Course
What is the primary function of the Trapezius left and right - ANS-Elevate the shoulders
In fitting spinal orthoses, what is an important measurement left and right? - ANS-A very
snug full hip measurment
What's the landmark for the anterior inferior margin of any spinal or abdominal support?
- ANS-At the level of the symphysis pubis
What is the" brown bag syndrome? - ANS-Failure to teach the patiient to remove and
re-apply the product.
The inferior margin of the sacrum can be found? - ANS-At the top of the crease of the
buttocks
How to apply compressive support - ANS-From bottom up
What is the purpose for bridging posterior uprights in an LSO? - ANS-To allow some
flexion of the lumbar spine
Why is the lumbosacral joint is the most vulnerable region in the spinal column? -
ANS-L5 vertebra sits on the sacrum at a 45 degree angle
What degree of flexion is commonly built into custom fit LSOs and TLSOs? - ANS-15
degrees
When pt is seated, how much space should be between the bottom of the LSO and
TLSO and a firm sitting surface? - ANS-2"
What is the anterior length measurment for most spinal hyperextension orthoses? -
ANS-From the sternal notch to the symphysis pubis, less 2"
The hip is what kind of joint? - ANS-A ball and socket type joint.
What is the Largest joint? - ANS-The Knee
, Hip abduction orthoses are usually set at what degree? - ANS-15 degrees of abduction.
(Max is 30/ 10 flexion)
The ham strings are made up of 3 main components? - ANS-The semimembranious,
semitendinosis and the bicep femoris
What is the Largest muscle? - ANS-gluteus medius. (hip external rotator, hip abductor-
open chain, decelerates hip internal rotation)
ACL injuries usually lead to ? - ANS-Rotational instablilites
Genu Recurvatum involves disruption of the ? - ANS-PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament)
located back of knee
AFO 's generally help pick up the toe during swing, assisting? - ANS-Anterior tibialis
(stage for gait walking)
Bursitis is? - ANS-inflammation of the bursa causing swelling and pain
The longest bone in the body? - ANS-The femur
The strongest bone in the body? - ANS-The teeth
The strongest muscle ? - ANS-The tongue
In open chain, Hamstrings serve to flex the knee and ? - ANS-extend the hip
A lateral retinacular release helps address? - ANS-Patellar alignment.
Chondromalasia Patella is ? - ANS-a condition from, overuse, injury or other factors. ex.
weak gluteus medius.
Patella subluxation ususally occurs? - ANS-laterally
Proprioceptive rehab can only occur: - ANS-during controlled motion weight-bearing
Wrap around knee supports are indicated when? - ANS-the leg is asymmetrical
What is Chondromalasia patella? - ANS-a roughening of the articulating surface of the
patella
What is the primary function of the Trapezius left and right - ANS-Elevate the shoulders
In fitting spinal orthoses, what is an important measurement left and right? - ANS-A very
snug full hip measurment
What's the landmark for the anterior inferior margin of any spinal or abdominal support?
- ANS-At the level of the symphysis pubis
What is the" brown bag syndrome? - ANS-Failure to teach the patiient to remove and
re-apply the product.
The inferior margin of the sacrum can be found? - ANS-At the top of the crease of the
buttocks
How to apply compressive support - ANS-From bottom up
What is the purpose for bridging posterior uprights in an LSO? - ANS-To allow some
flexion of the lumbar spine
Why is the lumbosacral joint is the most vulnerable region in the spinal column? -
ANS-L5 vertebra sits on the sacrum at a 45 degree angle
What degree of flexion is commonly built into custom fit LSOs and TLSOs? - ANS-15
degrees
When pt is seated, how much space should be between the bottom of the LSO and
TLSO and a firm sitting surface? - ANS-2"
What is the anterior length measurment for most spinal hyperextension orthoses? -
ANS-From the sternal notch to the symphysis pubis, less 2"
The hip is what kind of joint? - ANS-A ball and socket type joint.
What is the Largest joint? - ANS-The Knee
, Hip abduction orthoses are usually set at what degree? - ANS-15 degrees of abduction.
(Max is 30/ 10 flexion)
The ham strings are made up of 3 main components? - ANS-The semimembranious,
semitendinosis and the bicep femoris
What is the Largest muscle? - ANS-gluteus medius. (hip external rotator, hip abductor-
open chain, decelerates hip internal rotation)
ACL injuries usually lead to ? - ANS-Rotational instablilites
Genu Recurvatum involves disruption of the ? - ANS-PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament)
located back of knee
AFO 's generally help pick up the toe during swing, assisting? - ANS-Anterior tibialis
(stage for gait walking)
Bursitis is? - ANS-inflammation of the bursa causing swelling and pain
The longest bone in the body? - ANS-The femur
The strongest bone in the body? - ANS-The teeth
The strongest muscle ? - ANS-The tongue
In open chain, Hamstrings serve to flex the knee and ? - ANS-extend the hip
A lateral retinacular release helps address? - ANS-Patellar alignment.
Chondromalasia Patella is ? - ANS-a condition from, overuse, injury or other factors. ex.
weak gluteus medius.
Patella subluxation ususally occurs? - ANS-laterally
Proprioceptive rehab can only occur: - ANS-during controlled motion weight-bearing
Wrap around knee supports are indicated when? - ANS-the leg is asymmetrical
What is Chondromalasia patella? - ANS-a roughening of the articulating surface of the
patella
