Foot Orthosis

What is the problem?

• CP

• spastic hemiplegia

• Walking on toes

• all of the above

Design requirements

• It attaches to the patient’s foot and lower leg.

• It places the foot flat on the floor when standing

• It prevents the patient from pointing or rising up onto their toes

• All of the above

What is job of the group?

• Build a boot

• Design a boot

• Design and build a foot orthosis boot

• Learn how to work independently

What is cerebral palsy ?

• A condition that affects body movement and coordination.

• a muscular disorder

• A brace that corrects alignment

• A working model used to test a design.

What is orthosis?

• A brace that corrects alignment

• a muscular disorder

• A working model used to test a design

• neuromuscular condition

What is spastic hemiplegia?

• A condition that affects body movement and coordination.

• A neuromuscular condition in which muscles on one side of the body are in a constant state of contraction. 

• provides support to correct a disorder of the limbs or spine.

What is a prototype?

• A working model used to test a design.

• The answer to a problem or opportunity

• Foot Orthosis

What is the design process?

• A systematic problem-solving strategy

• Guidelines that are developed by a team

• Working together on a common purpose.

What is collaboration?

• Working together on a common purpose.

• An accurate representation of an object or phenomenon.

• A working model used to test a design concept.