Orthotics and prosthetics are devices that are designed to support, align, and enhance the function of the human body. They can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, including cerebral palsy, stroke, and amputation. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in using 3D printing technology to create these devices, particularly…
FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) is a method of 3D printing that involves extruding small beads of thermoplastic material, which are then layered to build the final product. It is commonly used in the production of orthotics and prosthetics because it is relatively low-cost, easy to use and has a wide range of materials available. The…
Due to the variations in designs and multiple demands, there are so many factors which can be of advantage and disadvantage at same time depends upon the conditions and needs. Some potential advantages of 3D printing in orthotics and prosthetics include: Potential Disadvantages of 3D Printing in Orthotics and Prosthetics Some potential disadvantages of 3D…
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a process of creating three-dimensional objects by laying down successive layers of material. The object is created by a computer-controlled machine that uses a variety of materials, such as plastic, metal, or ceramics, to build the object layer by layer. This technology has a wide range of…
Tele-rehabilitation is the delivery of rehabilitation services over telecommunication networks and the internet. Most types of services fall into two categories: clinical assessment (the patient’s functional abilities in his or her environment), and clinical therapy Some fields of rehabilitation practise that have explored Tele-Rehabilitation are neuropsychology, speech-language pathology, audiology, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Tele-Rehabilitation…
The day started with the same routine at a small village in the periphery of Pattoki, a city, nearby Lahore. But Akhter, 20, was very happy. She was living with her parents and one elder brother. Her brother was returning from Lahore after three months and he had promised to bring bangles & Mehandi for…
By Zulfiqar Ali , Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Dubai Occupational therapy, as client-centred health profession, is concerned with promoting health and well-being through Occupation. Here, Occupation does not stand for general meanings of profession. In fact, in terms of occupational therapy, all those everyday activities that people do as individuals, in families and within communities to…
This article outlines how to take the measurements require to determine the maximum allowable standing height for bilateral lower limb amputees. To determine maximum permissible standing height Prosthetist will need to take one or more of the following five measurement.Upper arm length Forearm length Thigh-length Sitting height Arm span The first three measurements (collectively as…
Almost every orthotist finds a situation where he/she asked to convert a solid Ankle foot orthosis into an articulated Customized AFO. And, most of the time, the reply is NO. That is obvious because the remoulding of the AFO over orthotic ankle joint is not possible. In articulated AFO, the ankle is mobile to adapt…
Here I would like to share an issue with you.More than 200 graduates graduated since the inception of PIPOS. Now the opening of new O&P educational schools in Karachi and Rawalpindi will saturate the society more in coming years. People are now much aware than before. O & P demands have been increased day by…