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Week
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Topics
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Study Metarials
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1
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Introduction to orthoses, aim of orthotic usage, examples of orthoses
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R1 Chapter 1, R2 Chapter 1
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2
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Pathomechanics of the foot and common deformities ( pesplanus, hallux valgus, drop foot/equinus, club foot, leg length discrepancy, fractures? etc.)
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R1 Chapter 2, R2 Chapter 2, SR Chapter 1
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3
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Main principles of the foot orthosis, Appropriate footwear, knowledge of the material used for orthoses
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R1 Chapter 2, R2 Chapter 2, SR Chapter 1
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4
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Common pathologies of foot and ankle, orthotic applications, uses, control and treatment approaches
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R1 Chapter 2, R2 Chapter 2, SR Chapter 1
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5
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Orthotic approaches in mechanical and traumatic pathologies of the knee
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R1 Chapter 3, R2 Chapter 3, SR Chapter 2
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6
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Indications for above knee orthoses, common orthotic applications and solving encountered problem
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R1 Chapter 4, R2 Chapter 4, SR Chapter 3
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7
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Pathologies of the spinal region, classification and clinical properties, principles of spinal orthoses
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R1 Chapter 5, R2 Chapter 5, SR Chapter 4
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8
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Orthoses for spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis, torticollis, increase and decrease of lumbar lordosis? etc.)
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R1 Chapter 5, R2 Chapter 5, SR Chapter 4
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9
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Orthoses for spinal pathologies (fracture of vertebrae, intermedullar tumors, traumatic injuries and instabilities?etc.)
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R1 Chapter 5, R2 Chapter 5, SR Chapter 4
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10
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Fundamental concepts in hand splinting, principles and methods
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R1 Chapter 6, R2 Chapter 6, SR Chapter 5
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11
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Common hand pathologies and orthotic approaches
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R1 Chapter 6, R2 Chapter 6, SR Chapter 5
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12
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Elbow pathologies and orthotic treatment
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R1 Chapter 6, R2 Chapter 6, SR Chapter 5
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13
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Shoulder patholgies and orthotic treatment
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R1 Chapter 6, R2 Chapter 6, SR Chapter 5
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14
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Orthotic principles in pediatric rehabilitation
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R1 Chapter 7, R2 Chapter 7, SR Chapter 6
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