As a PT, we often help with teaching school faculty and
staff how to use orthotics. An orthotic is an artificial brace or support for the limbs (arms/legs) or spine. In schools we typically see orthotics that are leg or foot braces.
There is a newer orthotic that may appear in your classroom that we would love
to teach you about! It’s called a DMO (dynamic movement orthotic) and looks
like a special suit under the child’s clothing. This orthotic is used for postural
stability, dynamic balance improvement, improved muscle tone and function.
Fun fact! There are only 2 people in the state of VA
certified to fit these orthotics!
Some common diagnoses that you may see use this orthotic:
cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, Retts syndrome, Spina Bifida, Spinal Muscle
Atrophy, Ehlers Danlos, Chromosomal Disorders, Downs Syndrome, and other
developmental disorders.
Your School PT can help teach you how to use this orthotic
and how to make basic adjustments if something happens during the school day.
Please see the link below for what this DMO looks like!
Movement Matters~Whitney Carter PT, DPT
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