Hi Our prosthetics and orthotics course covered all prosthetics and orthotics. Our splinting course had a big section on temporary foot orthotics and especially the care of arthritic and diabetic feet. In my present position in terms of discharge planning we pay a lot of attention to access, especially steps and railings. We work closely with our PTs and set rehab goals jointly. However in my first hospital student placement I was reprimanded for taking a patient who was being discharged the following day into the stairwell to check that he would be able to get into his home! Yes, I think students can be confused by contradictory expectations. It's also true that most people will accept the prevailing culture in a new workplace and the oversimplified UE/LE split is quite pervasive.
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