Prosthetics and orthotics

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).

subjects: Amputees,  Artificial limbs,  Artificial legs,  Prosthesis,  Rehabilitation,  Orthopedic apparatus,  Leg,  Orthotic Devices,  Physical Therapy Modalities,  Spine,  Prothesen,  Orthopedie,  Revalidatie,  Prothèses,  Appareils orthopédiques,  Amputés,  Réadaptation,  Amputees, rehabilitation