title: Functional orthosis post pectoralis muscle rupture.
abstract: This author described her success at fabricating a chest compression orthosis for a patient who underwent repair of a pectoralis major muscle rupture. The repair occurred nine months prior to orthotic fabrication, but the patient continued to experience weakness and pain which limited motion. The design of the orthotic allowed him increased mobility and functional use. - Victoria Priganc, PhD, OTR, CHT, CLT, Practice Forum Editor.
authors.affiliation: Rocky Mountain University of Health Profession, USA. Electronic address: fourmoore88@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Jodi
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Moore
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018908:Muscle Weakness / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000293:injuries*; D012421:Rupture