School of Rehabilitation Sciences - Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics

( Spinal orthoses)

• Course Description :

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  This course covers the basic anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the spine. In

  addition, this course covers, extensively, the different conditions (fractures, herniation,

  osteoporosis, loose of normal sagittal plane curvatures, etc) that may impose

  deformational changes on the normal alignment of the spine and thus destroy its

  integrity. Students will learn the biomechanical principles of applying spinal orthoses. In 
  

  addition, the different strategies used to restrict the vertebral column mobility will be

  covered. Further, ways of correcting or/and preventing the deterioration on the

  vertebral column structure using a spinal orthosis will be enlightened. Students will

  learn how to work in a team to provide the best treatment for the patient. The

  interdisciplinary teamwork will also be the focus of this course.​
  

  
  

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• Credit Hour :
• Department : Orthotics and Prosthetics
• Program :
• Course Level :Bachelor
• Course Outline :

  Spinal orthoses 1833330.pdf