2nd Bachelor in Occupational Therapy

Design and realization of splints and technical aids: theoretical aspects and applications

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ECTS Credits3
Number of Hours (h/year)60
Teaching staffDENOEL, Nicole
JOB, BĂ©atrice
LACROIX, Nathalie
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_ERGO0001/2
Prerequisite

Upper member structural and functional anatomy

Movements analysis : the upper member biomechanical

Physics : strengths and levers

The upper member rhumatology, traumatology and neurology

Movement physiology

Aims and Objectives

To understand the way to design a splint

To do the best choice

Understand the technical and design and the funding legal systems

Assess how technical aids can be used therapeutically to increase participation or satisfaction with participation

Description

Splints :

· Splints general design

· Splinting materials studying

· Technical tips

Technical aids :

· Technical aids design, general principles

· Finding legal systems

Practical applications

Bibliography

André J-M., Atlas pratique des orthèses de la main, Springer, 1994.

VanLede P et Vanveldhoven G, Les orthèses thérapeutiques de la main : une approche rationnelle, Provan buba, 1998..

Décret du gouvernement Wallon du 6 avril 1995 relatif à l’intégration des personnes handicapées

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Tutorials
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
Oral examinations
Projects or practical work
Continuous assessment
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

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