Static Progressive Orthoses: Current Evidence Emphasizing Principles, Pearls and Design Options

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Presenters:
Tambra Marik, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Chadrisse Knight, OTR/L, MSOT, CHT, CLT
Susanne Higgins, MHS, OTR, CHT
Nora Barrett, MS, OTR/L, CHT, WCC

Format: 45 minutes presentation. 15 minutes Q&A

Webinar description:
This webinar will provide participants with an introduction to current evidence for clinical use of static progressive orthotics of the elbow, forearm and wrist; review the principles and mechanics of static progressive orthotics used for the elbow, forearm and wrist joints; highlight design options for custom fabrication of elbow, forearm and wrist static progressive orthotics; and discuss the pros, cons, and pearls of static progressive orthotic design and fabrication.

Learning objectives:

  1. Understand the mechanics behind static progressive orthotics utilized on the elbow, forearm and wrist
  2. Identify 2 static progressive design options for the elbow, forearm and wrist joints and discuss the benefits of each
  3. Examine the current evidence for static progressive orthotics in clinical use

Presented by Tambra Marik, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Chadrisse Knight, OTR/L, MSOT, CHT, CLT
Susanne Higgins, MHS, OTR, CHT
Nora Barrett, MS, OTR/L, CHT, WCC
Originally presented December 2014
Duration:  One hour
CE Credit:  1 continuing education hour, or 0.1 CEU
Pricing:
Members $35
Student Members $20
Non-Members $55
Student Non-Members $30

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