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APPH 6202 Clinical Gait Analysis

Oscar Name APPH 6202
Semester Hours 3 Semester Credit

Description
Analysis of normal and pathological human locomotion. Study of theory and instrumentation for measurement of temporal and spatial kinematics and kinetics, electromyography, and plantar pressure.

 

APPH 6203 Biomechanics and Kinesiology in Prosthetics and Orthotics

Oscar Name APPH 6203
Semester Hours 2 Semester Credit

Description
Mechanics of human movement applied to the study of external prostheses and orthoses. Emphasis on neuromuscular control, Newtonian mechanics, kinematics, and kinetics. More information.

 

APPH 6209 Clinical Pathology

Oscar Name APPH 6209
Semester Hours 2 Semester Credit

Description
Systems level overview of human pathology with emphasis on the effect of disease on human movement and neuromechanical function.

 

APPH 6223 CAD/CAM in Prosthetics and Orthotics Lab

Oscar Name APPH 6223
Semester Hours 1 Semester Credit

Description
Theoretical and practical analysis of the application of computer-aided design and manufacturing to prosthetics and orthotics. Includes methods of digitization and multiple manufacturing processes.

 

APPH 6895 Lower Limb Orthotics I

Oscar Name APPH 6895
Semester Hours 3 Semester Credit

Description
This course is the first part in a two course series and sets the essential elements of theory, technical design and patient management for persons requiring orthotic treatment involving lower limb pathology..

 

APPH 6896 Lower Limb Orthotics II

Oscar Name APPH 6896
Semester Hours 4 Semester Credit

Description
This course is the second part in a two part course series and applies more advanced elements of theory, technical design and patient management for persons requiring orthotic treatment involving lower limb pathology.

 

APPH 6981 Upper Limb Prosthetics

Oscar Name APPH 6981
Semester Hours 4 Semester Credit

Description
Clinical and technical training for the practice of prosthetics emphasizing adult and pediatric upper limb prostheses.

 

APPH 6982 Spinal Orthotics

Oscar Name APPH 6982
Semester Hours 4 Semester Credit

Description
Clinical and technical training for the practice of orthotics emphasizing adult and pediatric spinal orthoses.

 

APPH 6983 Upper Limb Orthotics

Oscar Name APPH 6983
Semester Hours 3 Semester Credit

Description
Clinical training for the practice of orthotics emphasizing adult and pediatric upper limb orthoses.

 

APPH 6984 Transtibial Prosthetics

Oscar Name APPH 6984
Semester Hours 4 Semester Credit

Description
Clinical and technical training for the practice of prosthetics emphasizing adult and pediatric transtibial (below knee) prostheses.

 

APPH 6985 Transfemoral Prosthetics

Oscar Name APPH 6985
Semester Hours 4 Semester Credit

Description
Clinical and technical training for the practice of prosthetics emphasizing adult and pediatric transfemoral (above knee) prostheses.

 

APPH 6997 Assistive Technology

Oscar Name APPH 6997
Semester Hours 1 Semester Credit

Description
Theories and devices associated with assistive technology and mobility aids, emphasizing topics important to clinical practice in prosthetics and orthotics.

 

APPH 6999 Clinical Practicum in Prosthetics and Orthotics

Oscar Name APPH 6999
Semester Hours 2 Semester Credit

Description
Clinical observation of the practice of prosthetics and orthotics and related medical disciplines.

 

APPH 8010 Special Topics (Research Seminar I)

Oscar Name APPH 8010
Semester Hours 1 Semester Credit

Description
A forum for graduate students in prosthetics and orthotics to present and discuss topics related to their research interests.

 

APPH 8011 Special Topics (Research Seminar II)

Oscar Name APPH 8011
Semester Hours 1 Semester Credit

Description
A forum for graduate students in prosthetics and orthotics to present topics related to their research interests.

 

APPH 8012 Special Topics (Research Seminar III)

Oscar Name APPH 8012
Semester Hours 3 Semester Credit

Description
A forum for graduate students in prosthetics and orthotics to present topics related to their research interests.