Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • Course description and outline
    • Required readings and resource review
    • Handouts for course
  • 2

    Chapter 1. Introduction to Orthotics and FES

    • Topic 1. Course Introduction
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 1.1
  • 3

    Chapter 2. Key Outcomes Addressed by Application of an AFO or FES

    • Topic 1. Key outcomes by Application of an AFO or FES
  • 4

    Chapter 3. Device Effects with Considerations for Device Selection

    • Topic 1. Device Effects and Decision-Making
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 3.1
  • 5

    Chapter 4. Examination Considerations and Clinical Decision Making For Orthotic or FES Selection

    • Topic 1. Physical Therapy Examination Considerations
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 4.1
  • 6

    Chapter 5. Case Example: Stroke

    • Topic 1. Clinical decision-making process for device selection through a case example
  • 7

    Chapter 6. Case Example: Multiple Sclerosis

    • Topic 1. Clinical decision-making process for device selection
  • 8

    Chapter 7. Knowledge Checks for Required Readings

    • Auchstaetter, 2016 - PT use of FES poststroke
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 7.1
    • Awad, 2016 - Identifying candidates for FES
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 7.2
    • Everaert, 2013 - FES vs AFO RCT
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 7.3