Orthotics

I learned from all my failures and successes. Thanks to DIY girls I am interested in working with orthotics and prosthetics. Orthotist and prosthetist are specifically trained to work with prostheses, such as artificial limbs and other body parts. They opened more career choices for me that I never thought about before. Being in H.O.P.E and contributing…

water flow system that allows water to drain from the shoe. Additionally, the footwear includes a removable and washable insole for optimal stability and comfort. The fact that the insole is removable means you can always replace it with your custom orthotic. Also, it uses a Universal Comfort Platform with great impact resistance and support to ensure a relaxed fit. Pros Includes a sturdy lace-up system to ensure a secure fit Best-in-class traction on various…

The main topic of discussion in the E-Myth is how to create a successful business. The key to having a successful business is to have a clear vision of what the business will become and the steps that needs to be taken to arrive at the final product. Furthermore, to be successful, the business must be viewed from the Entrepreneurial Perspective, to look at the business as a product to be sold to customers, where the delivery of the business is more important the commodity being sold. In this…

When looking at various control interfaces for power wheelchairs, the traditional joystick is one that is often first thought of. For people who have limited use of their upper extremities, a traditional joystick will not work. A multi joystick is a type of interface that is multifunctional and requires reduced force. The technology was designed for people with limited muscle power or for people who have neuromuscular diseases (“Alternative Drive Controls”, n.d.). For example, it can be used for…

Line of thinking Root theory: With Dr. Root’s classification of a “normal” foot in mind, We choose to discuss 3 of the 8 criteria of normalacy could be applied to the case study. 1) While it was difficult to observe (due to long pants), the client appeared to be knock-kneed or genu valgum, thus the bisection of the distal third of her lower limb is was not vertical. 2) During midstance she could not maintain neutral position. 3) Finally there rotational influences from the lower limbs present,…

Person of Interest When I read the course contents, the first one that caught my interest is the major paper, requiring us to interview a nurse administrator. It indicates to conduct it as soon as possible, plan ahead, and give yourself leeway for unforeseen circumstances in your part or the person you are going to interview. Why I need to look somewhere else to interview when, I have a Chief Nurse Officer (CNO) at my work of employment. That very first week of class, I contacted the…

1000-1200 words 4 pages double spaced Life is truly unpredictable. We have no way of knowing what life — or fate — is going to offer us from one moment to the next. “Fate is like a strange unpopular restaurant, filled with odd waiters who bring you things you never asked for and don’t always like” ( Snicket, 2003). Those unwelcome offerings often result in loss, both real and perceived. Loss is a multidimensional experience that is unique to each person, yet the stages of anger, denial,…

A healthy body is important to everyone regardless of their gender, thus, in order to maintain a healthy and able body, a person needs to receive good health care. Taking into account women, they too need good health care in order to take care of their body, and there are many factors that either hinders the development of good health care for women or improve their access to high quality health care. One factor that prevents women from getting the best possible health care are the numerous…

veterans to return to work; emphasis was on reintegration veterans to society, use of activities of daily living, ergonomics, and vocational rehabilitation. Also, Occupational therapists became involved in the development and training of prosthetics, orthotics, and assistive…

15. You notice that Ryan 's mother tries to pull his arms through the sleeves of his shirt/jacket from his hands. She tells you that he is stubborn and just pulls the other way when she 's trying to dress him. Discuss why "physiologically" this is happening and offer some suggestions you might make to Ryan 's mother to make dressing easier. In children with CP, it can be difficult to dress and undress due to unwanted movements caused by stiffness related to tone. I would demonstrate a tapping…