Prosthetics and orthotics
Subtitle: lower limb and spinal
By: Ron Seymour.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 485
Subjects: Prosthesis; Orthopedic apparatus; Artificial limbs; Artificial legs; Amputees -- Rehabilitation
Description: Focusing on the lower extremities and spine, this extensively illustrated text presents a problem-solving approach to the evaluation and prescriptio of prosthetics and orthotics in physical therapy interventions. 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. Th 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. (Publisher's Description).
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.