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presented by Deborah A. Schwartz, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Satisfactory completion requirements: All disciplines must complete learning assessments to be awarded credit, no minimum score required unless otherwise specified within the course.
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Orthoses for immobilization can also be applied to specific populations for a variety of goals beyond support and protection. Therapists may be required to apply orthoses to the upper extremity presenting with abnormal or increased muscle tone as seen in pediatric patients with Cerebral Palsy. Increased muscle tone can lead to soft tissue contractures, muscle and tendon shortening and joint deformities. In this course, orthoses designed to maintain muscle and soft tissue length and prevent joint contractures are described. Additional orthoses specifically for the pediatric population, including alternative wrist orthoses and thumb orthoses, are described and demonstrated and special concerns about creating orthoses for pediatric patients are addressed.
Deborah A. Schwartz, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Deborah A. Schwartz is a hand therapist with more than 34 years of experience as a practicing clinician. She has worked at Orfit Industries America for the past ten and a half years promoting product awareness and offering a variety of educational programming on orthotic fabrication. Debby is an active member of the American Society…
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1. Specific Orthoses for Pediatric Conditions
This chapter will address some common challenges for treating pediatric clients. Children grow rapidly so the orthosis must be checked frequently for size and fit. Many children require functional orthoses but may not understand the wearing schedule. This course will offer suggestions for helping children and their parents accept the orthosis and accommodate its use into daily routines.
2. The Dorsal Wrist Orthoses
Chapter two will cover pediatric conditions of the upper extremity that may benefit from a dorsal wrist orthosis. The dorsal wrist orthosis will be described in detail including the benefits of appropriate thermoplastic material selection, pattern making, and fabrication techniques. Additional tips and tricks will also be offered.
3. Pediatric Orthoses: The Circumferential Wrist Orthosis
In the final chapter, circumferential wrist orthosis will be described in detail regarding the appropriate thermoplastic material selection, pattern making, and fabrication techniques. Additional tips and tricks will be offered in an easy to follow format.
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