SOP - Movement Science

The art and skill involved in orthotics and prosthetics is based on a number of core sciences. An understanding of the base sciences is necessary to optimize patient outcomes in the selection and customization of prefabricated devices, or the fabrication of custom orthotic and prosthetic devices. Much of that scientific knowledge is acquired through seminars sponsored by commercial products companies.

This college level course on Movement Sciences is taught by a PhD who teaches this material full time in graduate and post-graduate programs, and who has no commercial products interests or potential biases. Participants of this course will gain an in-depth understanding of the integrated function of the lower extremities and spine, particularly as this integrated function relates to gait and human movement.

Along with an overview of basic biomechanics (kinematics and kinetics) of lower extremity movement, this course will prepare the participants to discuss and apply lower extremity and spine movement for evaluation and integration of orthotic/prosthetic intervention, with a focus on recognizing abnormal human motion and abnormal lower extremity and spinal biomechanics. Finally, participants will understand and apply movement science principals to the examination and intervention of shoulder function and dysfunction.

2009 SOP Course Credits (applied for)

BOC
20

Who Should Attend?

  • Certified Orthotists
  • Certified Prosthetists
  • Certified Orthotic Fitters
  • Certified Pedorthists
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Physical Therapy Assitants
  • Anyone wishing pure education in the science that supports O&P