OT 425 - OT Orthopedics Across the Lifespan

This course examines orthopedic occupational therapy across the lifespan including habilitative and rehabilitative service, treatment of overuse injuries, and trauma-induced conditions. Client-centered, customized interventions, programs, and techniques will be discussed and practiced including: (a) therapeutic exercise, (b) joint mobilization, (c) soft tissue techniques, (d) application of physical agent modalities, (e) custom splinting for protection, mobilization, and function, and (f) design, fabrication, application, fit, and training in use of orthotics and prosthetics. Assistive technologies and devices to enhance occupational performance and foster participation and well-being will be examined and explored. In addition to lecture content, practice and performance skills will be developed, reinforced, and refined during weekly laboratory sessions.

Prerequisites

OT Majors only
OT 322

Credits: 3

Class Level Senior Undergraduate
Program Undergraduate