義肢支架與副木製作(含實習) Prosthetics & Splints
Credits: 2 Lecturer: Shin-Han Wu; Chien-Hsiou Liu
Course Description
This course provides a lecture and lab based practice on introduction and related issues of the basics needed to master the fine detail of splints and prosthetics. This class includes the basic theory of splinting and prosthetics and their application to the design, fabrication, and evaluation of splints and prosthetics for patient care. This class also covers applied knowledge of pathology, kinesiology, anatomy, and biomechanics. It also features an abundance of illustrations and hands-on practices to show the detail. It includes quizzes, laboratory exercises, and case studies to help students grasp the basics of effective splinting techniques and skills.
Course Objectives
After the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the pathology, kinesiology, anatomy, and biomechanics of affected Region(s) 2. Provide proper treatment principles and practices according to clients’ needs, present lifestyle,
level of participation, environmental supports and constraints, and interests
3. Familiar with the application to the design, fabrication, and evaluation of splints and the application & design of prosthetics
Recommended
1. Trombly C.A. (2008).Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction
2. Brenda M. Coppard, Helene Lohman (2001) Introduction to Splinting: A Clinical-Reasoning &
Problem-Solving Approach
3. 吳鑫漢.(1997).手部之問題處理副木
4. P. Van Lede and G. van Veldfoven (2004). Therapuetic Hand Splints – A Rational Approach.
Volume 2:Practical applications. Provan bvba 2004 Belgium
Course ScheduleWeek / Topics Lecturer
Week 1 Introduction Liu
Week 2 Anatomy and mechanisms of the hand (1) Wu
Week 3 Evaluation and management of hand impairment Wu
Week 4 Classification of splint Wu
Week 5 Splinting for various problems (1) Wu
Week 6 Splinting for various problems (2) Wu
Week 7 Case study 1
Week 8 Sensory evaluation, sensory re-education, and Desensitization Liu
Week 9 Mid-term exam Liu
Week 10 Wu’s hemiplegica and AFO (1) Wu
Week 11 Wu’s hemiplegica and AFO (2) Wu
Week 12 AFO (practice) Liu
Week 13 Special topic for insole Shu
Week 14 Case study 2
Week 15 Rehabilitation of amputee Liu
Week 16 Spinal and LE orthoses / UE and LE protheses Liu
Week 17 Final examination Liu
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