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Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation
- 4th Edition - May 2, 2019
- Authors: Kevin K Chui, Milagros Jorge, Sheng-Che Yen, Michelle M. Lusardi
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 0 9 1 3 - 5
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 7 6 9 1 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 1 0 1 8 - 6
Gain a strong foundation in the field of orthotics and prosthetics! Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, 4th Edition is a clear, comprehensive, one-stop resource fo… Read more
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Request a sales quoteGain a strong foundation in the field of orthotics and prosthetics! Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, 4th Edition is a clear, comprehensive, one-stop resource for clinically relevant rehabilitation information and application. Divided into three sections, this text gives you a foundation in orthotics and prosthetics, clinical applications when working with typical and special populations, and an overview of amputation and prosthetic limbs. This edition has been updated with coverage of the latest technology and materials in the field, new evidence on effectiveness and efficacy of interventions and cognitive workload associated usage along with enhanced color photographs and case studies - it’s a great resource for students and rehabilitation professionals alike.
Part I: Building Baseline Knowledge
1. Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation: Multidisciplinary Approach
2. Aging and Activity Tolerance
3. Motor Control, Motor Learning, and Neural Plasticity in Orthotic and Prosthetic Rehabilitation
4. Evidence-Based Approach to Orthotic and Prosthetic Rehabilitation
5. Clinical Assessment of Gait
6. Materials and Technology
7. Footwear: Foundation for Lower Extremity Orthoses
Part II: Orthotics in Rehabilitation
8. Foot Orthoses
9. Principles of Lower Extremity Orthoses
10. Neurological and Neuromascular Disease Implications for Orthotic Use
11. Orthoses for Knee Dysfunction
12. Orthoses in Orthopedic Care and Trauma
13. Orthoses for Spinal Dysfunction
14. Orthoses in the Management of Hand Dysfunction
15. Orthoses in Burn Care
16. Prescription Wheelchairs: Seating and Mobility Systems
Part III: Prosthetics in Rehabilitation
17. Etiology of Amputation
18. Wound Care for Vulnerable Feet
19. Amputation Surgeries
20. Post-Op/Pre-Prosthetic Care
21. Understanding and Selecting Prosthetic Feet
22. Postsurgical Management of Partial Foot and Syme Amputation
23. Transtibial Prosthesis
24. Transfemoral Prostheses
25. Prosthetic Options for Persons with High and Bilateral Amputation
26. Early Rehabilitation in Lower Extremity Dysvascular Amputation
27. Advanced Rehabilitation for People with Microprocessor Knee Prostheses
28. Athletic Options for Persons with Amputation
29. Children with Limb Deficiency
30. Prosthetic Options for Persons with Upper Extremity Amputation
31. Rehabilitation for Persons with Upper Extremity Amputation
- No. of pages: 832
- Language: English
- Edition: 4
- Published: May 2, 2019
- Imprint: Saunders
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323609135
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323676915
- eBook ISBN: 9780323610186
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Kevin K Chui
Affiliations and expertise
Program Director and Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Radford University, Roanoke, VirginiaMJ
Milagros Jorge
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emerita, School of Physical Therapy, Langston University, Langston, OklahomaSY
Sheng-Che Yen
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences
Bouvè College of Health Professions, Northeastern University, Boston, MassachusettsML
Michelle M. Lusardi
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emerita, Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Science, College of Health Professions,
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, ConnecticutRead Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation on ScienceDirect