Jul 26, 2025  
Ohio University Graduate Catalog 2023-24 
    
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AT 5100 - Orthopedic Appliances

Provides students with information on applications and techniques utilized by sports medicine professionals in orthopedic settings and the athletic training room.

Requisites: AT 5110 or Masters of Science in Athletic Training (MS8130)
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to demonstrate proper fitting and application of various braces.
  • Students will be able to apply and remove selected upper and lower extremity orthopedic casting techniques.
  • Students will be able to identify and explain the indications, contraindications and possible complications associated with orthopedic casting and bracing.
  • Students will be able to make clinical decisions regarding the implementation of the appropriate orthopedic appliance based on the clinical diagnosis.
  • Students will be able to construct molds for foot orthotic fabrication.
  • Students will be able to instruct the patient on the proper use of orthotics.


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