Deck 30: Orthotics

Question 1

What are the MOST direct causes of excessive hip hiking in a patient walking with a knee-ankle foot orthosis?

A)Weak dorsiflexors,orthotic malalignment
B)Weak abductors,not enough dorsi flexion assist
C)Weak hip flexors,orthosis too long
D)Weak plantarflexors,faulty posterior stop

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which type of gait is MOST effective in increasing gait speed and efficiency in patients with amputation?

A)Drag-to
B)Swing-to gait
C)Two-point gait
D)Swing-through gait

Answer 2

D

Question 3

What are the areas of increased forces when a high heel is prescribed to correct gait pathology?

A)Metatarsals and heel
B)Metatarsals and knee
C)Knee and medial tibia
D)Heel and lateral tibia

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes the indications for a medial heel wedge?

A)Rigid pes valgus,rigid pes varus
B)Rigid pes valgus,flexible pes varus
C)Flexible pes valgus,rigid pes varus
D)Flexible pes valgus,flexible pes varus

Question 5

Which of the following is LEAST important to take into account when prescribing an orthosis?

A)Pathology
B)Activity limitations
C)Impairments
D)Prognosis

Question 6

Which of the following is the MOST important responsibility of the physical therapist in the management of pathologies that require orthotic devices?

A)Pre-orthotic examination
B)Patient education on the different types of orthosis
C)Correction of misfitting components
D)Maintaining the orthosis