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Understanding Your Orthotic Fitter Exam Results

December 2021

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Patient Evaluation

Take a comprehensive patient history, including previous use of an orthosis, diagnosis, work history, activity level, physical limitations and medical history. Perform a diagnosis-specific clinical examination of sensory function, range of motion, joint stability, and skin integrity. Utilize knowledge of gross surface anatomy, muscle functions, pathologies and disease processes to guide assessment. Refer patient to other health care providers for intervention beyond orthotic fitter scope of practice.

A “gait cycle” refers to all activity that occurs between:
  1. Double support on one side and the following support on the opposite side
  2. Heel contact and push off
  3. Heel strike on one side and the following heel strike on the opposite side
  4. Heel strike on one side and the following heel strike on the same side
Genu recurvatum is a condition in which the knee is:
  1. Hyperflexed
  2. Hyperextended 
  3. Adducted 
  4. Abducted

 

A “contralateral extremity” is best defined as:
  1. An extremity on the same side of the body
  2. An extremity under weight bearing
  3. An extremity on the opposite side of the body
  4. An extremity during swing phase
During stance, the hip joint is most stable when it is in which position relative to the weight line?
  1. Anterior 
  2. Posterior 
  3. Medial 
  4. Lateral 
Which of the following is a primary knee extensor?
  1. Gastrocnemius
  2. Rectus femoris
  3. Iliopsoas
  4. Soleus
The elbow joint is an example of which type of joint?
  1. Hinge 
  2. Ball and socket
  3. Pivotal 
  4. Gliding
Another name for the palmar surface is the:
  1. Dorsal surface
  2. Lateral surface
  3. Medial surface
  4. Volar surface