FROM MY PT SCHOOL NOTES · ORTHOTICS · UNIT 3
Spinal & Hand Orthoses, Clinical Integration
Apply condition-specific precautions, choose upper-body orthoses thoughtfully, and assess whether a device truly helps.
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ORTHOTICS UNIT 3 · 3 CHAPTERS
06Spinal orthosesRegions, intended restrictions and practical limits07Hand orthosesImmobilization, mobilization, tissue safety08Clinical integrationFit, outcomes, meaningful tasks and reassessmentStudy connection
Start by reviewing what the device is expected to change, then assess the trade-offs and the person’s actual task performance.
These condensed study lessons are based on personal PT-school notes. New guidance is identified separately. The expanded paid-companion manuscript, still in review, includes deeper examples and original reference tables.
