Clinical Gait Analysis
Author | : Christopher Kirtley |
Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 2006-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780443100093 |
ISBN-13 | : 0443100098 |
Rating | : 4/5 (098 Downloads) |
Download or read book Clinical Gait Analysis written by Christopher Kirtley and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a detailed clinical introduction to the application of biomechanics to the understanding and treatment of walking disorders. Practical issues in the performance of a three-dimensional clinical gait analysis are covered, together with several clinical cases illustrating the interpretation of findings. These cases also demonstrate the use of a variety of treatment methodologies, including physical therapy, walking aids, prosthetics and orthotics, botulinum toxin and surgery.