This course introduces students to the use of orthoses to improve function as a result of impairment of the upper extremity, lower extremity, or spine. Components, materials, design, fabrication, fitting, alignment, prescription, training, and total patient management are discussed. Emphasis is placed on lower extremity orthotics, development of basic analytical and psychomotor skills for adapting tools, equipment, environments, and activities to enhance function as well as design and fabrication of orthoses.