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2014-2015 Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DPHT 7271 Prosthetics , Orthotics & Advanced Gait


2 SCH. Prosthetics, Orthoses & Advanced Gait discusses pathological gait of patients/clients with neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and/or integumentary impairments/functional limitations using prosthetic and orthotic devices. The course emphasizes types of orthotic and prosthetic devices, assessments, reassessment and corrections of gait deviations using therapeutic interventions geared toward functional interventions, patient/family education, exercises, and balance and coordination techniques. Letter Grade