Credit Hours
2.0 Scientific Credits
Learning Objectives
- By the end of this course, participants will be able to identify key areas of agreement and disagreement among expert spinal orthotists regarding current orthotic treatment practices for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).
- Participants will gain the ability to analyze and apply biomechanical correction concepts in the orthotic treatment of AIS, based on expert opinions and literature findings.
- After completing this course, participants will be able to critically assess and interpret the results of a literature review addressing significant disagreements in the treatment of AIS, enhancing their understanding of current clinical practices.
Course Description
Current Practice in Orthotic Treatment of AIS (JPO031-1B)
The standard clinical practice and the biomechanical correction concepts of orthotic treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) have not been clearly defined. The purpose of this project was 1) to use a survey tool that polls expert opinions of experienced spinal orthotists to identify areas of agreement or disagreement regarding the current practice of orthotic treatment and the key biomechanical elements in treating AIS and 2) to share the literature review results of all topics identified with significant disagreement in the survey.
Event Presenter(s)
Presenter Name(s)
• Sun Hae Jang, MSc, CO, FAAOP
• Kara L. Davis, MS, CPO
• Scott D. Thach, MSPO, CO
Disclaimer
The user acknowledges that the workshops, handouts, and related course materials contained therein are intended for educational purposes only, and should not be considered to be legal advice or a substitute for legal or clinical consultation. These presentations address issues that are multi-faceted, and the user should not assume that the courses discuss every law, regulation, or ethical code that may be relevant to the subject matter. Legal and ethical standards are subject to change and it is always prudent to check to see whether a particular law, regulation, or ethical standard may have changed.
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