COURSE OUTLINE

Monday
• Course introduction and overview
• Anatomy overview and terminology
• Anatomy of the thoracolumbar spine
• Orthotics: terminology and biomechanical principles
• Spinal orthotics: soft goods and semi-rigid side lace supports
• Fitting demonstration: spinal soft goods and side lace supports

Tuesday
• Review of first day’s material
• Facilities management and professionalism
• Fitting lab: spinal soft goods and side lace supports
• Anatomy of the cervical spine
• Cervical and rigid spinal orthotics: biomechanics, fitting demonstration
• Fitting lab: cervical and rigid spinal orthotics

Wednesday
• Review of second day’s material
• Anatomy of extremity joints (knee, ankle, elbow, wrist, shoulder)
• Prefabricated extremity bracing: biomechanics, fitting demonstration
• Venous insufficiency and compression therapy
• Fitting demonstration: therapeutic compression stockings
• Fitting lab: compression stockings, extremity bracing

Thursday
• Review of third day’s material
• Anatomy of internal structures related to the biomechanics of orthotics
• Abdominal supports for hernia, bariatrics, maternity
• Effective marketing and promotion of a fitting service
• Overview of home medical equipment: mobility aids, wheelchairs, bath safety
• Overview of post-mastectomy products
• Closed book, written in-class examination of material to date

Friday (choose between two programs)

MASTECTOMY FITTERS CLINIC
(presented by SAI’s Airway division; requires separate registration fee)
• Anatomy and pathology of the breast, with emphasis on breast cancer
• Types of mastectomy surgeries and the differences between them
• External breast forms: proper selection, fitting techniques
• Mastectomy bras: proper selection, fitting techniques
• Effective marketing and promotion of a mastectomy fitting service

or

THERAPEUTIC FOOTWEAR SEMINAR
(presented by ACOR® Orthopaedic; requires separate registration fee)
This is comprehensive and intensive classroom instruction on anatomy and pathology of the foot, and proper fitting procedure of specialized shoes within the context of a therapeutic footwear program. Participants will learn –
• Basic anatomy of the foot
• How to identify various conditions that interfere with successful shoe fitting for diabetics
• How to measure and properly fit the diabetic foot
• How to direct mold the inlays to create a conforming shoe bed
• Features of specialized shoes that are useful in addressing various problems
• How to be successful with a therapeutic footwear program

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