Orthotics Specialist Quiz

Can you guess the role of an orthotist? It's a fun one!

• Is it to evaluate patient needs and craft braces?

• Or maybe to perform surgery on patients with foot, leg, or back problems?

• Could it be to prescribe medication for patients with muscle and bone issues?

• Or is it to provide counseling to patients with external devices?

Ever wondered what orthoses are used for? Let's find out!

• Are they used to support a patient's muscles and bones?

• Or maybe to perform range of motion exercises?

• Could they be used to replace damaged body parts?

• Or are they used to diagnose foot, leg, or back problems?

Ready for a fun challenge? Let's see if you can guess the right courses one should take to step into the exciting world of an orthotist!

• Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and engineering

• Chemistry, psychology, sociology, and statistics

• English, history, art, and music

• Physical education, nutrition, health, and wellness

Can you guess the intriguing backstory of John Horne, a certified prosthetist and orthotist?

• Did he lose part of his leg to a fierce battle with cancer?

• Is he a thrill-seeker, expert in skydiving and camping?

• Did he start his own company in the wake of a personal tragedy?

• Does he find joy in aiding people struggling with foot, leg, or back problems?

Who do you think we had in mind while creating this quiz? Take a wild guess!

• Certified prosthetists and orthotists who love their job

• Patients with external devices who are curious

• Grade 7 & 8 students who are eager to learn

• Adventurous souls interested in skydiving and camping