Upper Limb Orthotics/Assessable learning outcomes

The following objectives are used in assessment of your assignments.

Objectives

Select an orthotic design, and justify this selection, for range of pathologies affecting the upper limb commonly treated in orthotic practice
Conduct a safe clinical assessment and analyse findings from subjective and objective evaluations to determine clinical outcomes possible for a person with an upper limb pathology
Prescribe an orthosis to meet the treatment objectives for a given upper limb pathology and in doing so, articulate a strong and well evidenced rationale to justify the orthotic prescription
Plan treatment incorporating a given orthosis for a person with an upper limb pathology
Communicate to an audience of peers a justification for use of an orthosis to manage a common pathology affecting the upper limb for a given client