Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses for Ambulation

This interactive on-line course will guide you through the results of the Academy's Seventh State-of-the-Science Conference (SSC): "Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses for Ambulation". The panel discussed the use of custom-made knee-ankle-foot orthoses (KAFOs) to assist in ambulation. They focused on custom-made devices intended for long-term use. Additionally, the panel included those devices that are incorporated into more proximal lower limb orthoses, such as Hip-Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses (HKAFOs) and the various reciprocating gait orthoses (RGOs). Orthoses whose primary function is not to enhance ambulation, such as fracture bracing and post-operative immobilization devices were excluded from this discussion.

Source: State of the Science Conference Findings
Credits: 19 PCE Credits
Expires: May 15, 2013
Final Exam: 100 Multiple Choice Questions - 80% Correct Required to Pass
Cost: $219.00 (Nonmember)
(The lesson for this course is available free of charge, but payment is required to take the exam for PCEs.)
           

While reviewing the course lesson you can leave and return to the site at your leisure. Once you indicate you are ready to take the final exam, it must be completed in one sitting.

If you are an Academy member, please log in to activate member prices.


Course Preview
Table of Contents
Introduction
Instructions
Module I: Perspectives by Discipline
Physiatrist's Perspective
Clinical and Biomechanical Evaluation
Lower Motor Neuron Disorders
Upper Motor Neuron Disorders
KAFO Prescription
Measuring KAFO Outcomes
Practice Quiz #1
Biomechanist's Perspective
Historical Perspective
Current Developments
Materials
Biomechanics
Patient Interface
Emerging Technology
Practice Quiz #2
Physical Therapist's Perspective
Practice Quiz #3
Orthotist's Perspective
KAFO Design Considerations
Classification of KAFOs
Practice Quiz #4
Pediatric Patients
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Myelodysplasia or other Forms of Paraparesis
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Conclusion for Pediatrics
Practice Quiz #5
Cerebral Vascular Accident, Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Patients
Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Practice Quiz #6
Neuromuscular Deficiencies
Practice Quiz #7
Linked Hip-Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses Designed for Reciprocal Gait
Hip Guidance Orthosis
LSU Reciprocal Gait Orthosis
Other Types of Reciprocating Gait Orthoses
Comparative Analyses
Practice Quiz #8
Module III: Summary from the 7th State-of-the Science Conference