Introduction to Orthotic
Fabrication Featuring Orficast and Orficast More
Author: Deborah A Schwartz, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
This
online course will provide instruction in the fabrication process for making a
variety of different hand, finger and thumb orthoses using Orficast and
Orficast More. These materials are unique:
they are manufactured with threads of thermoplastic and a nylon thread mix so
that they feel almost like fabric.
Orficast and Orficast More are activated quickly, mold and conform
easily, and become quite hard and rigid.
Yet they feel comfortable and lightweight on your clients’ hands.
The
step by step demonstration video will allow the viewer to view and learn the
special fabrication techniques of molding Orficast And Orficast More materials
to the anatomy. After viewing the video
it is recommended that the viewer take material and practice the techniques as
outlined fabricating all of the outlined orthoses. Orthotic fabrication involves many skills
that requires hours of practice in cutting, molding and adapting thermoplastic
material to match the patient’s anatomy. This course offers more practical
knowledge and information for the development of these important skills, with
clear instructions and a great frontal as well as top down view to see exactly
how every step is performed.
Introduction to Orthotic
Fabrication Featuring Orficast and Orficast More
This online course will provide instruction in the fabrication process for making a variety of different hand, finger and thumb orthoses using Orficast and Orficast More. These materials are unique: they are manufactured with threads of thermoplastic and a nylon thread mix so that they feel almost like fabric. Orficast and Orficast More are activated quickly, mold and conform easily, and become quite hard and rigid. Yet they feel comfortable and lightweight on your clients’ hands.
Learning Objectives:
Course Outline
Course Total Credits
Lecture, Video Demonstrations, Online Exam: 1.25
*Participants are responsible for ensuring their respective
state/association’s CEU rules and guidelines. This course Category C for CHT’s as per guidelines
provided by HTCC and Category 2 (Occupational Therapy Process) per the AOTA
Classification Codes for CE.
Deborah A Schwartz, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Debby Schwartz, OTD, OTR/L, CHT is a
hand therapist with over 34 years of experience in the field. She joined Orfit Industries America as Product and Educational Specialist in
Physical Rehabilitation since 2007 to promote product awareness
and education in orthotic fabrication. Debby is an active member of ASHT and
has participated in IFSHT meetings as well.
She has presented on a variety of hand therapy topics both at national
and international conferences. Debby has
also written a number of articles for hand therapy publications, including the Journal of Hand Therapy, the British Journal of Hand Therapy, ADVANCE for OT, OT Practice, www.therapytimes.com , HAND, and www.exploringhandtherapy.com as well as multiple book chapters in hand therapy reference
books. Debby completed her Clinical
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health
Professions in 2010. She is also an
adjunct professor at Touro University (NY, NY) in the Department of
Occupational Therapy. Debby has just
co-authored a textbook on orthotic fabrication with her colleague, Dr.
Katherine Schofield, called Orthotic Design and Fabrication: A Practical
Guide. It is available through SLACK,
Inc. at https://www.healio.com/books/health-professions/occupational-therapy/%7Bd4a80eb1-3ae2-4e62-8fb0-7c56f9ed34b9%7D/orthotic-design-and-fabrication-for-the-upper-extremity-a-practical-guide
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