Your Therapy Source Magazine for Pediatric Therapists October 2016

PEDIATRIC ORTHOTICS HeartSpace for Physical Therapy shared an informative article on pediatric orthotics compiled by the pediatric section of the APTA. If you are a new or a long time pediatric Physical Therapist this document provides an excellent overview. The article answers the following questions: 1. What is an orthoses and who designs them? 2. What are the characteristics of lower extremity orthoses? It discusses the design, materials, pads, straps and trim lines. 3. When are orthotics indicated? 4. How do orthotics affect the gait cycle? (includes pictures with recommendations for use) You can download the APTA article here. Read past articles on orthotics below: Shoes, Orthotics and Children Foot Orthotics in Children with JIA Orthotics and Children with Hypotonia Postural Control and AFO Use SMO Use of Upper Extremity Use KAFO’s and CP Orthotics and Children with Down Syndrome 6

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