Prosthetics and Orthotics
Author | : Ron Seymour |
Publisher | : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
Total Pages | : 518 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 0781728541 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780781728546 |
Rating | : 4/5 (546 Downloads) |
Download or read book Prosthetics and Orthotics written by Ron Seymour and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2002 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. 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.