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303680 (v.2) Advanced Upper Limb Orthotics 602
Area: | School of Occupational Therapy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Process of orthotic design, functions of splints in relation to the healing and or disease processes, anatomical, kinesiological and biomechanical principles under pinning design of custom made and pre-fabricated splints. Splinting product information, development of skills in fabrication of various orthoses for the hand and upper limb. |
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Unit Outcomes: | Upon completion of this unit the student will be able to - Apply the theoretical principles of orthotic design for the upper limb. Explain in detail the properties of splint materials and products currently on the market. Apply a detailed knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics, and histopathology of musculo-skeletal or neurological dysfunction to the design and fabrication of upper limb orthoses. Integrate splinting as a therapeutic modality into the treatment regime meeting the requirements of the patient for occupational performance. Fabricate static, serial, progressive and dynamic splints for the upper limb using a variety of splinting and casting materials. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Breger-Lee, W.L. (1992). Properties of Thermoplastic Splinting. Journal of Hand Therapy, 5, 202-211. Fess, E.E., Kiel, J.H (1993). Upper Extremity Splinting in H.L. Hopkins and H.D. Smith (eds.), Willard and Spackman's Occupational Therapy,295-315. Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincot, Fess, E.E., and McCollum, M. (1998). The Influence of Splinting on Healing Tissues. Journal of Hand Therapy, April-June, 157-161. Gilford, L. S., and Butler, D. (1997). The Integration of Pain Sciences into Clinical Practice. Journal of Hand Therapy, 10, 86-95. Jones, M., Jensen, G., and Edwards, (1998). Clinical Reasoning in Physiotherapy (2nd ed, pp.117 -127). Oxford, Butterworth-Heineman. Mclure, P.W., Blackburn, L.G. and Dusold, C. (1994). The Use of Splints in the Treatment of Joint Stiffness: Biologic Rationale an Algorithm for Making Clinical Decisions. Physical Therapy, 74, 1101-7. |
Unit Texts: | Fowler B, Liddiard, K. and Packer T. (2002), Introduction to Orthotic Fabrication Techniques. Perth, Western Australian Media Productions Center for Educational Advancement, Curtin University of Technology [CD]. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Evaluation of Fabricated Orthoses - 50%, Major Assignment - 30%, Minor Assignment - 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61700 Rehabilitation Therapies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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