Prosthetics and Orthotics: Lower Limb and Spine

Features

• Hardcover: 540 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition February 1, 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781728541
• ISBN-13: 978-0781728546
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds

Book Description
Focusing on the lower extremities and spine, this extensively illustrated text presents a problem-solving approach to the evaluation and prescription of prosthetics and orthotics in physical therapy interventions. Provided is a systemic method for examination, evaluation, and implementation of various interventions in the management of the patient requiring a prosthesis or orthosis. Prosthetics and Orthotics presents the latest developments in materials and fabrications, an in-depth analysis of gait deviations and interventions, conditions, psychosocial issues, biomechanics, and more. This invaluable resource also includes pediatric and geriatric perspectives, scientific literature supporting evidence-based practice, exercise and functional activities for the patient, case studies following the APTA's "Guide to Physical Therapist Practice", critical thinking questions, lab activities and practical applications.

Book Info
State Univ. of New York, Syracuse. Illustrated text features in-depth analysis of gait deviations, interventions, and implications for prosthetics and orthotics. Includes latest developments in materials and fabrications, scientific literature supporting evidence-based practice, terminology, and case studies. For students.