ORPR 540 Lower Extremity Orthotics I

This course is an in-depth study of design, fabrication and application of foot orthoses and ankle-foot orthoses. Theoretical and applied issues in optimizing orthotic management will be examined. There is a significant laboratory component to this course, involving the assessment, fabrication, and fitting of several lower extremity orthoses.

Credit 4 hrs
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter (in-person)

Prerequisites - (ORPR 580 or ORPR 480) and (ORPR 582 or ORPR 482)
Restriction by Major - Orthotics and Prosthetics [M.S.] or Exercise Science + Orthotics and Prosthetics [BS + MS]
Restriction by Degree Type - Masters standing

Equivalent Course(s) - ORPR 640, SPMD 640
Course History -
Change to number, description, prerequisites, and major restrictions 4/2020, effective Fall 2020; Change to prerequisites 6/2016, effective Winter 2017; Course Rotation added 1/15; Change to credit hours and description 2/2014, effective Fall 2014

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