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What is Orthoticists

Chapter 12
Contemporary Issues in Global Medicine and Moving Toward International Healthcare Equity
Make custom fitting (or off the shelf) orthotics or braces for various joints to help with stretching and support. Common braces include Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFOs), body jackets (scoliosis), wrist orthosis, and supramalleolar orthoses (SMOs - shorter foot braces).
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Disabilities in Low Resources Settings
Abigail Rattin (Independent Researcher, USA)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 23
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8490-3.ch012
Abstract
People with disabilities globally represent an extraordinarily diverse group of people with varied unique needs and multifaceted challenges. Expanding understanding about prevention, diagnoses, and management of disabilities is an important step toward improving the quality of life and healthcare equity for families impacted by disabilities. Exploring primary and secondary prevention of disability goes hand in hand with recognizing how to diagnose and manage the primary condition and associated conditions. Equipping the community and family to help the members with disabilities thrive includes tapping into resources and expanding knowledge and experience with various disabilities.
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