Orthotist Course
The Orthotist Course equips you with skills in AFO assessment, design, casting, and fitting for foot drop management. Develop strong clinical judgment to avoid complications and provide effective, comfortable braces that improve patient mobility and outcomes in orthopedic care.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Orthotist Course offers a practical guide to evaluating foot drop, selecting and fitting ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), and addressing clinical issues. It covers assessment techniques, casting methods, model making, thermoforming processes, finishing steps, design options, alignment verification, and troubleshooting. Includes patient education resources, follow-up guidelines, and documentation aids to enhance safety, comfort, and walking improvements.
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Develop skills
- Advanced AFO assessment: conduct quick gait and balance checks focused on stroke patients.
- Precision casting: accurately record foot and ankle contours for superior custom AFOs.
- AFO design selection: choose materials and edges based on foot drop movement patterns.
- Expert fabrication: thermoform, refine, and adjust AFOs for lasting comfort and strength.
- Clinical fitting mastery: resolve discomfort, pressure spots, and walking problems swiftly.
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