Understanding Your Pedorthist Exam Results

Analyze and integrate information from patient assessment to create a comprehensive pedorthic treatment plan to meet the needs and goals of the patient. Consult with physician/referral source/appropriately licensed health care provider to modify, if necessary, the original prescription and/or treatment plan. Identify design, materials and components to support treatment plan, including how the pedorthic device will address the specific functional needs.

Which of the following will provide the MOST control of the subtalar joint?

1. UCBL

2. SCFO

3. Foot orthosis with medial heel wedge

4. Foot orthosis with medial forefoot posting

Which of the following materials is the most rigid?

1. Modified polyethylene

2. Copolymer

3. Polypropylene

4. Ethylene vinyl acetate

When designing a thermoplastic UCBL, trimming the footplate proximal to the metatarsal heads will help facilitate:

1. The third rocker

2. The second rocker

3. The first rocker

4. Midstance

The PRIMARY goal of a rigid functional foot orthosis is to control motion in the:

1. Sagittal plane

2. Coronal plane

3. Transverse plane

4. Axial plane