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4379622370Firm Cervical Collar, Philedelphia Collar, Soft Foam CollarThe measuring guidlines for these 3 cervical supports is the neck circumference and necessary height to position a support to the cranium as desired0
4379632218Dorsolumbar CorsetThe measuring guidelines for this thoracolumbaosacral support is the anterior height from him angle to comfortable clearance below breasts when seated, hip circumference, posterior height from superior angle of the shoulder blade to sacrococcylgeal joint and waist circumference.1
4379672903Jewett BraceThe measuring guidelines for this thoracolumbosacral support is the anterior height from 1 inch below the sternal notch to the symphysis pubis, hip circumference, and thoracic circ.2
4379682812Knight-Taylor Brace (TLSO)The measuring guidelines for this thoracolumbosacral support is the posterior height from mid sacrum to 1 inch behind the superior anghle of the shoulder blade circ.3
4379686149Milwaukee Brace____________ is a thoracolumbar scoliosis support that should be worn for 23 hours per day What is the name of the braces used to correct scoliosis?4
4379702471Chairback Brace, Knight Spinal Brace (LSO)The measuring guidelines for these 2 lumbo-sacral support is the posterior height from mid-sacrum to lower thoracic region, according to patient's comfort and hip circumference.5
4433250220Lumbosacral CorsetThe measuring guidelines for this lumbo-sacral support is the anterior height from hip angle to comfortable clearance below breasts when seated, hip circumference, posterior height from lower thoracic area to sacrococcygeal joint, and hip circumference.6
4433262649Sacroiliac GirdleThe measuring guidelines for this lumbo-sacral support is hip circumference.7
4433266855Trochanteric BeltThe sacroiliac girdle for the SI joints is called a _______.8
4433271239Williams BraceThe measuring guidelines for this lumbo-sacral support is the psoterior height to mid sacrum to lower thoracic region, according to patients comfort and hip circ.9
4433274920Cockup SplintThe measuring guidelines for this extremity is circumference of the wrist _______ wrist braces should be used for carpal tunnel syndrom10
4433281484Figure 8 (Louisiana Strap)The measuring guidelines for this extremity brace is the circumference of the ankle11
4433284680Lennox-Hill Bracethe measuring guidlines for this extremity brace is the circumference of the knee12
44332986111) Strapping 2) Taping 3) Braces 4) Casts 5) Corsets 6) Canes 7) Crutches 8) Collars 9) Slings 10) Shoe Lifts 11) Bandages 12) Foot Orthotics12 different types of mechanical supports13
44334497301) Immobilization 2) Supportive 3) Corrective 4) ProtectiveSupports are classified by these 4 terms of use14
44334702421) Decrease abdominal muscle activity 2) decrease intradiscal pressure 3) increase intra-abdominal pressure 4) Relieve weight bearing 5) Limit mobilization 6) Immobilization 7) Relieve Muscle Spasm & Pain 8) Decrease Muscle Activity 9) Reverse or Correct Spinal Curvatures 10) Correct Biomechanical Faults or Weakness10 physiological effects of using bracing and supports.15
44334736781 MonthOne should not use braces for longer than _____.16
44334785581) Acute IVD Snydrome 2) Acute Sprains/Strains 3) DJD 4) Hyperkyphosis 5) Hyperlordosis 6) Joint Instability 7) Muscle Spasm and Guarding 8) Postural Backache 9) Scoliosis 10) Spinal fractures 11) Extremity Fractures 12) Congenital Weakness 13) Foot/Ankle weakness13 Indications for the use of bracing/support17
44335229511) When immobilization tends to promote muscular atrophy and weakness 2) When immoboilzation tends to promote adhesions or fibrosis 3) When it may produce congestion, ischemia, or vascular stasis 4) When it may produce dependenceThe use of supports in contraindicated in these 4 situations.18
4433524916Heel cups__________ are foot braces used for heel spurs or plantar fasciitis19
4433528963Heel Lifts_______ are foot braces used for structural or functional short legs.20
4433533543Orthotics__________ are foot braces used to correct over pronation/supination of the foot21
4433536959Soft Elastic Braces_____ are ankle braces used to support ankle sprains22
4433546120Hard Ankle braces______ are ankle braces used to prevent excessive inversion/eversion23
4433550164Soft Knee Braces______ are ankle braces used to support grade 1 MCL or LCL ligament strains and muscle strains24
4433559032DOUGHNUT________ is a coccyx brace that a patient with coccyodyna sits on25
4433563427Soft Braces________ lumbar braces should be used for sprain/strain injuries26
4433573727Soft braces with rigid Stays_____ lumbar braces should be used for IVD or Sprains27
4433579373Hard/Rigid braces______ lumbar braces should be used post surgery or to correct scoliosis28
4433581849Figure 8_______ thoracic braces should be used for clavicular or AC injuries29
4433588742RIB Belts_______ thoracic braces should be used for non displaced rib fractures, pleurisy or intercostal nerualgia30
4433593200Soft Collars_______ cervical braces should be used for muscle strains, torticollis, or whiplash injuries31
4433601217Rigid Collars_______ cervical braces should be used for mild compression fractures, avulsion fractures, or ligamentous tearing.32
4433604020Shoulder slings_______ shoulder braces should be used for bursitis, tendonitis, strains, AC separations, and rotator cuff injuries33
4433619122Soft Compressive Support_______ elbow braces should be used for bursitis, strains, tennis and golfers elbow. _______ wrist braces should be used for strain injuries34
4433633480Finger Splints_______ finger braces should be used mild sprains.35
4433637343Philedelphia CollarsWhat is the name of the cervical collars?36
44336439491) Jewett Brace, 2)Knight-Taylor Brace2 names for thoraco-lumbar braces37
44336550871) Chairback Brace, 2) Williams Brace, 3) Knight Taylor Spinal Brace, 4) Trochanteric Belt4 names for lumbar and sacroilliac braces38
44336567161) Louisiana Brace, 2) Lennox-Hill Brace, 3) Cockup Splint3 names for extremity braces39
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