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The line of gravity passes anterior to the thoracic vertebrae.
The line of gravity passes anterior to the thoracic vertebrae.
True (A)
Orthotic joints should be aligned at the approximate anatomic joints.
Orthotic joints should be aligned at the approximate anatomic joints.
True (A)
A medial flare is an internal shoe modification.
A medial flare is an internal shoe modification.
False (B)
A lateral flare is an internal shoe modification.
A lateral flare is an internal shoe modification.
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The line of gravity passes behind the mastoid process.
The line of gravity passes behind the mastoid process.
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Orthoses should allow joint movement wherever appropriate.
Orthoses should allow joint movement wherever appropriate.
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The line of gravity passes 5 cm posterior to the lateral malleolus.
The line of gravity passes 5 cm posterior to the lateral malleolus.
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Orthoses should be prescribed only if necessary.
Orthoses should be prescribed only if necessary.
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Study Notes
L.L Orthosis II
Characteristics of Ideal Footwear
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Durable
- Cosmetic
- Relatively functional (if allowed)
Shoe Function
- Support the foot
- Align orthotic joints at approximate anatomic joints
- Allow joint movement wherever possible and appropriate
- Relatively functional during gait
Types of Foot Orthoses
- Not specified in the provided text (awaiting further information)
Types, Components, and Uses of AFO
- Not specified in the provided text (awaiting further information)
Prescribing Orthoses for Selected Cases
- Not specified in the provided text (awaiting further information)
Line of Gravity (LOG)
- From lateral view, the LOG passes:
- Behind the vertex
- Behind the mastoid process
- Behind the cervical spine
- Anterior to the thoracic vertebrae
- Behind the lumbar spine
- Via or behind the axis of the hip joint
- Anterior to the axis of the knee joint
- 5 cm anterior to the lateral malleolus
Shoe Modifications
Internal
- Not specified in the provided text (awaiting further information)
External
- Medial flare: helps control foot overpronation (eversion) and medial collateral ligament sprain
- Lateral flare: helps control foot supination (inversion) and lateral collateral ligament sprain
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