Orthotic Fitter Guide
What motion causes whiplash? - ANS-Hyperextension or hyperflexion of the cervical
spine.
What part of the anatomy is affected by whiplash? - ANS-The cervical spine.
Define Stenosis - ANS-The abnormal narrowing of a passage of the body.
What part of the anatomy is affected by degenerative disc disease? - ANS-Anywhere in
the spine.
What part of the anatomy is affected by clavicle fracture/shoulder subluxation? -
ANS-The clavicle and the shoulder socket. Specifically the humerus, scapula and
shoulder socket.
What is the goal of orthotic treatment regarding clavicle fracture and shoulder
subluxation? - ANS-To prevent movement of the injured area while providing
compressive support which gives proprioceptive feedback and allowing normal range of
motion of anatomy within the vicinity.
How is tennis elbow related to lateral and medial epicondylitits? - ANS-Tennis elbow is
the inflammation of the extensor forearm muscle/tendon origins at the lateral
epicondyle. Golfers elbow is inflammation of the flexor forearm muscle/tendon origins at
the medial epicondyle.
What nerve is involved in carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANS-The median nerve.
What is De Quervain's syndrome? - ANS-A condition affecting the tendons on the
thumb side of your wrist making it hard to grasp anything.
What is the difference between a strain and a sprain? - ANS-A sprain is an injury of a
ligament while a strain is the injury of a muscle or tendon.
What population is most affected by osteoporosis? - ANS-Most common in older
women.
What is degenerative joint disease? - ANS-Osteoarthritis
, What proper lifting techniques prevent lower back pain? - ANS-Lifting with your legs
keeping the spine in normal alignment.
What are two orthotic treatment options for herniated discs? - ANS-Cervical collars and
LSO's.
Why is physical therapy important regarding herniated discs? - ANS-Strengthening the
spine muscles helps to offload the discs.
Related anatomy to herniated disc? - ANS-An intervertebral disc is made up of an inner
nucleus pulposus surrounded by an outter annulus fibrosus.
Related anatomy to laminectomy syndrome? - ANS-The anatomy of the spine that is
operated on with failure to achieve outcomes.
Related anatomy to anterior compression fractures? - ANS-Fracture of the spine related
to neurological problems usually. These are rare.
Define spondylolysis as well as related anatomy. - ANS-A defect in the vertebrae of the
lower spine. Specifically at L5 and S1. 90% at L5 Degeneration of the pars
interarticularis which is what joins the upper and lower joints. If fractured vertebrae do
not articulate correctly.
Define spondylolisthesis as well as related anatomy. - ANS-L5 slides anteriorly on S1
leading to discomfort and possibly pinched nerves.
Define geriatric kyphosis. - ANS-Increased hunchback curvature of the back caused by
disc degeneration in the elderly.
Explain diabetes mellitus. - ANS-Metabolic disease causing high blood sugar
categorized as type one and type two.
Orthotic treatment for venous insufficiency? - ANS-Devices that offer compression to
help return blood to the heart.
Orthotic treatment for deep vein thrombosis? - ANS-Compression stockings.
What is the role of the lymphatic system? - ANS-It is part of the immune system that
helps fight infection and disease.
What motion causes whiplash? - ANS-Hyperextension or hyperflexion of the cervical
spine.
What part of the anatomy is affected by whiplash? - ANS-The cervical spine.
Define Stenosis - ANS-The abnormal narrowing of a passage of the body.
What part of the anatomy is affected by degenerative disc disease? - ANS-Anywhere in
the spine.
What part of the anatomy is affected by clavicle fracture/shoulder subluxation? -
ANS-The clavicle and the shoulder socket. Specifically the humerus, scapula and
shoulder socket.
What is the goal of orthotic treatment regarding clavicle fracture and shoulder
subluxation? - ANS-To prevent movement of the injured area while providing
compressive support which gives proprioceptive feedback and allowing normal range of
motion of anatomy within the vicinity.
How is tennis elbow related to lateral and medial epicondylitits? - ANS-Tennis elbow is
the inflammation of the extensor forearm muscle/tendon origins at the lateral
epicondyle. Golfers elbow is inflammation of the flexor forearm muscle/tendon origins at
the medial epicondyle.
What nerve is involved in carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANS-The median nerve.
What is De Quervain's syndrome? - ANS-A condition affecting the tendons on the
thumb side of your wrist making it hard to grasp anything.
What is the difference between a strain and a sprain? - ANS-A sprain is an injury of a
ligament while a strain is the injury of a muscle or tendon.
What population is most affected by osteoporosis? - ANS-Most common in older
women.
What is degenerative joint disease? - ANS-Osteoarthritis
, What proper lifting techniques prevent lower back pain? - ANS-Lifting with your legs
keeping the spine in normal alignment.
What are two orthotic treatment options for herniated discs? - ANS-Cervical collars and
LSO's.
Why is physical therapy important regarding herniated discs? - ANS-Strengthening the
spine muscles helps to offload the discs.
Related anatomy to herniated disc? - ANS-An intervertebral disc is made up of an inner
nucleus pulposus surrounded by an outter annulus fibrosus.
Related anatomy to laminectomy syndrome? - ANS-The anatomy of the spine that is
operated on with failure to achieve outcomes.
Related anatomy to anterior compression fractures? - ANS-Fracture of the spine related
to neurological problems usually. These are rare.
Define spondylolysis as well as related anatomy. - ANS-A defect in the vertebrae of the
lower spine. Specifically at L5 and S1. 90% at L5 Degeneration of the pars
interarticularis which is what joins the upper and lower joints. If fractured vertebrae do
not articulate correctly.
Define spondylolisthesis as well as related anatomy. - ANS-L5 slides anteriorly on S1
leading to discomfort and possibly pinched nerves.
Define geriatric kyphosis. - ANS-Increased hunchback curvature of the back caused by
disc degeneration in the elderly.
Explain diabetes mellitus. - ANS-Metabolic disease causing high blood sugar
categorized as type one and type two.
Orthotic treatment for venous insufficiency? - ANS-Devices that offer compression to
help return blood to the heart.
Orthotic treatment for deep vein thrombosis? - ANS-Compression stockings.
What is the role of the lymphatic system? - ANS-It is part of the immune system that
helps fight infection and disease.
