Hear From Orthotics and Prosthetics Students
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- čas přidán 4. 02. 2019
- The one word that most accurately describes this profession is diversity. As an ortho-prosthetist, you may choose to work in a variety of settings. Ortho-prosthetists can work in hospitals, corporate clinics, and smaller private clinics. Ortho-prosthetists help adults and children who need assistance in the way of custom fabricated devices and specialized rehabilitation.
“Orthotics is the evaluation, fabrication, and custom fitting of orthopedic braces, known as "orthoses." Orthotics combines knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, biomechanics, and engineering. Orthoses are externally applied devices used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal system.” [1] “Prosthetics is the evaluation, fabrication, and custom fitting of artificial limbs, known as "prostheses." Prostheses enhance the function and lifestyle of persons with limb loss. The prosthesis must be a unique combination of appropriate materials, alignment, design, and construction.”[2]
Can you imagine what life would be without the ability to stand, walk, or run? Can you imagine not being able to participate in your favorite activities? Can you also imagine how satisfying it would be to help restore someone's ability to live an active lifestyle once again?
If you have an inquisitive mind, an interest in people, a desire to use your hands while helping people to get back to a full life we think you will love what a career in orthotics and prosthetics has to offer. We invite you to check out our programs.
The Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics Education offers an entry level-Masters of Science degree in orthotics and prosthetics (el-MSOP). el-MSOP program accepts applications from all students; with and without a bachelors degree. Any student who has completed a minimum of 64 semester or 96 quarter credit units at a regionally accredited college or university and has a 3.0 GPA in both science and non-science coursework is encouraged to apply. The ten-quarter program prepares students to purse certification in both orthotic and prosthetics disciplines and to work in hospitals, clinics and private practices.
The Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics Education additionally offers a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences with a concentration in O&P, offering opportunities for qualified clinical professionals to prepare for careers in independent research, teaching, and administration. It is the goal of this program to prepare graduates who will provide vision and direction for the integration of the rehabilitation professions; advance the theory and practice of rehabilitation science through research; and acquire and integrate knowledge related to the social and basic medical sciences. More information is available information is available on the Rehabilitation Sciences PhD page.
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I love my job as a orthotic tech. I am currently learning prosthetics and cannot wait to be able to do both. Thank you, Yale Surgical, and Billy😊.
I think I finally figured what I want to do for a living
Hello I want to pursue masters in p&o.. so can I get addmission here? I am international student
Hello . I'm having serious difficulties in going up stairs which is a limitation. I use an orthoprosthetic brace on my right leg. use it for many years now, and they always have to be replaced as they get old. this new one I am using has ischiatic support which the previous one did not. it improves my posture walking and reduces general fatigue and tiredness but I did not know or considered that it would be a limitation when going up stairs. as I do not have a great knee control I use it knee locked to walk. what can I do to ease my going up stairs? any techniques I can do? It is impossible to avert stairs always, as going up to a bus or any other transportation is quite difficult. now I need help to do it and its still difficult. can't do it on my own. and did it before,. if I try to go up stairs with the leg stretched my foot gets stranded on the step and can not climb. I can unlock the knee for the brace, but because I don't have great control am afraid to fall. is there any way to climb stairs with ischiatic support or should I ask to remove the support? thank you and best regards
Hi Tiago, Unfortunately I can't help you with these questions. It would be best to go to a healthcare professional close to you. All the best!
Insoles and all the rest in my experience do a lot more harm than good. Short term they can make you feel better but on a long run they ruin your feet and body. These so called specialist don't have a clue how body operates: the body is a dynamic mechanism and it moves. The way you move will affect your feet, the way you're pelvis and muscles are balanced will affect your feet and the way you're standing will too affect your feet. Simple: rotate your pelvis all the way and stand - you will see that weight distribution changed on your feet. And if you put insoles under such feet it may correct the feet arch and weight distribution but the issue why it happens will stay the same : the pelvis rotation. Not to mention that when you move, the foot tries to compensate for the body that is not moving in the right balanced weight so of course if you do it 10000 times then the foot will adapt to this position. But the reason why it happens is wrong movement. These so called expensive feet specialists in 99% of times don't have a clue and just try to grab your money in exchange for a piece of plastic the they proudly call CUSTOM MADE ORTHOTIC. I have loads of experience with this when I spent loads of money on useless crap like that and these specialists with serious expression on their faces convinced me that it is the way forward and orthotics. They make money out of people that suffer but most of the time don't even give them adequate treatment.
Adequate treatment is physioterapy, and exercises for the WHOLE body and not just your feet. If anyone wants to know more, let me know and I can possibly share more details about the best treatment in my opinion, what to do etc. But don't rush to spend all your money on useless and often harmful insoles.
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So prosthetic is when you make something/ I really need to know this and I don’t understand it/ my mark is gonna fly// please tell me so is when you make something/ like leg 🦵 or arm even//??!!!
Any artificial limbs ( upper and lower ) even artificial ears ,nose any body part.. known as prosthesis and the study about it is known as prosthetics.
Woww
Is it undergraduate course ?
It is a masters program, but a bachelors degree is not required. Please email the orthotics and prosthetics department at elmsop@llu.edu, and they can give you more info. Have a great day!
@@LLUHealth sounds great! , Thank you.
@@LLUHealth hello i am done my bachelor degree in prosthetics and orthotics so can i get master degree from your university??
I just got the job of an Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician and I know nothing about it haha wish me luck!
Lol, but how'd you get the job then?
Yes, how.? And what do you think !
Good luck!
How’s it going
Just today I figured my profession for life term. As I was doing my research, My mind instantly caught onto the information and decision that this is for me but just unsure of where and how to start :/.
You could look into shadowing an O&P clinic. That's what helped me in the beginning.
Woww