ORP 101 — Lower Extremity Orthotics I
Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to fabricate foot orthosis inserts, perform orthopedic shoe modification, and fabricate foot orthoses/prostheses below or at the ankle joint. Integrates study of foot and ankle skeletal structures and biomechanical principles of foot orthoses and partial foot prostheses. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).