School of Rehabilitation Sciences - Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics

( Above knee orthoses)

• Course Description :

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  This course covers the different disorders that can be treated (totally or partially) by an

  above knee orthoses (KAFO, knee orthosis, hip orthosis, etc). Students will learn how

  to assess patients with such disorders and how to choose between the different

  available orthotic interventions. In addition, students will learn the biomechanical

  principles and ways of integrating such principles when treating a patient. Special

  emphases on knee orthoses will be given in this course. Throughout the course,

  students' skills in critical thinking, evidence-based practice and decision-making will be

  strengthened.​
  

  
  

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• Department : Orthotics and Prosthetics
• Program : Bachelor of science in Orthotics and Prosthetics
• Course Level :Bachelor
• Course Outline :

  Above knee orthoses 1833322.pdf