Blog 2024-09-20

Kennedie Olson

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This week we participated in a skills lab where we learned and practiced Hemiplegia. Hemiplegia is the paralysis of one side of the body. It is often caused by strokes, tramatic brain injuries, and vascular condiitons. We had to lean how to put a sock on without using one of our arms and both of are legs were "paralyzed." I really enjoyed learning about the way some people have to live and how they have to adapt to different daily activities.

We also were able to take a deeper dive into the history of our specific field of interest. I was able to learn about how orthodontics have changed over the years. Technology has helped change the whole entire system and way of braces. It once started off with trying bands on each individual tooth and adding a wire to all of them. The best idea that has helped braces become how they are, is the adhesive glue for brackets.