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 Orthosis: An externally applied device used
to modify the structural and functional
characteristics of neuromuscular and
skeletal systems.
 Orthotics: The science and art involved in
treating patients by the use of an orthosis
 Orthotist: A person who, having completed
an approved course of education and
training, is authorised by an appropriate
national athority to design measure and fit
orthosis
 The greatest improvements in the
orthotics came in the 20th century after
both world wars and the polio epidemics
of the late1940s and early 1950s.
Orthotists began to use and adapt the
now wide array of prefabricated parts
into functional orthoses for specific
purposes.
1.introduction to orthotics
1.introduction to orthotics
1.introduction to orthotics
1.introduction to orthotics
1.introduction to orthotics
1.introduction to orthotics

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1.introduction to orthotics

  • 1.
  • 2.  Orthosis: An externally applied device used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of neuromuscular and skeletal systems.  Orthotics: The science and art involved in treating patients by the use of an orthosis  Orthotist: A person who, having completed an approved course of education and training, is authorised by an appropriate national athority to design measure and fit orthosis
  • 3.  The greatest improvements in the orthotics came in the 20th century after both world wars and the polio epidemics of the late1940s and early 1950s. Orthotists began to use and adapt the now wide array of prefabricated parts into functional orthoses for specific purposes.