1. Assistive Technology for Orthosis and Prsthethsis 張志仲 副教授 Jyh-Jong Chang Email: jjchang@kmu.edu.twjjchang@kmu.edu.tw Office: CS505 Tel: 2644 Webpage: http://app.rm.kmu.edu.tw/chang/http://app.rm.kmu.edu.tw/chang/

2. Assistive Technology  Any item, piece of equipment, or system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is commonly used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

3. Assistive Technology  Prosthesis …..  Orthosis and brace ….. More rigid, durable and proximal application Lower limbs and trunk  Splint …. Less rigid, short term and distal applications Upper limbs and fingers  Sling ---suspension sling, shoulder sling  Collar ---Neck collar  Pad and other supports …

4. Functions of Orthosis and Brace  Protection, support and resting … For pain relieves Enhance injured tissue healing Fracture, soft tissue injuries, inflammation  Positioning ….  Assistances of weak muscle to complete functional movement  Increasing functional ability in ADL

5. Functions of Prosthesis  Replacing the missing parts and its functions  Cosmetics uses

6. Knee, Ankle, Foot Orthosis, brace  http://www.rehabmart.com/category/ Lower_Extremity_Positioning.htm http://www.rehabmart.com/category/ Lower_Extremity_Positioning.htm  Ankle Braces and Supports Ankle Braces and Supports  Foot Care Foot Care  Knee Braces and Supports Knee Braces and Supports

7. Sling and shoulder supports  http://www.rehabmart.com/category/ Arm/Shoulder_Supports_and_Slings. htm http://www.rehabmart.com/category/ Arm/Shoulder_Supports_and_Slings. htm

8. Wrist and Hand splint  http://www.rehabmart.com/category/ Wrist_and_Hand_Orthosis.htm http://www.rehabmart.com/category/ Wrist_and_Hand_Orthosis.htm  http://www.rehabmart.com/category/ Wrist_and_Hand_Splints/Braces.htm http://www.rehabmart.com/category/ Wrist_and_Hand_Splints/Braces.htm

9. Trunk and neck orthosis  http://app.rm.kmu.edu.tw/orthosis/ http://app.rm.kmu.edu.tw/orthosis/  http://www.rehabmart.com/category/ Head_and_Neck_Positioning.htm http://www.rehabmart.com/category/ Head_and_Neck_Positioning.htm  http://www.rehabmart.com/category/ Abdominal_Supports.htm http://www.rehabmart.com/category/ Abdominal_Supports.htm  http://www.rehabmart.com/category/ Cervical_Collars.htm http://www.rehabmart.com/category/ Cervical_Collars.htm

10. Summary  AT applications in orthopedics and its purposes Prosthesis Orthosis Brace Sling Splint Collar Pad and others