Upper Extremity Ortho

Splint Classification System

Classification used to name lower limb appliances

Articulating: crossing over 1 or more joint

Nonarticulating: splints that don’t cross

Location: ids the area of the body the brace is applied at

Direction: directional force the brace is going to apply (flexion, extension…)

Purpose: three sub categories

• immobilization

• Mobilization

• Restriction

Immobilization

Orthose is designed to hold it immobilize a joint or limb segment

Mobilization

Moving or stretching specific tissues or joints to facilitate change

The effectiveness of this rely on the growth of cells

Restriction

To restrict or limit motions

5 parts of an orthotics check out

1. Examine orthotics (off of the pt)

2. RE-exam the pt;s physical status

3. Exam orthosis on client (static check)

4. Exam orthosis on client (dynamic check)

5. Exam skin after pt has worn the brace for at least 30 mins

The 4 Cs

1. Comfort

2. Control

3. Cosmetically pleasing

4. Cost Effective

Peak muscle in LR

LR: tibias anterior (in reaction to plantar torque in order to slow the foot down) , quads, glute max, abductor magnus (shook absorption and limb stability) TFL, glutes med upper fibers ( keep the

Peak Muscles in TS

Solus, gastrocnemius, tibilalis posterior, bicep sh (all working together to counter the Doris flexion GRFV tibia advancement and Hyper extension of the knee

Peak muscles in IS

Extensors H Longus, extensor digitorum longus (working to lift the foot up to clear the floor and allow the thigh to advance), satorious, gracilis (controlling the rapid flexion at the knee)