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For entry-level courses in Prosthetics and Orthotics, as well as Rehabilitation Techniques Courses.

Written for entry-level students in physical and occupational therapy, this book summarizes the fundamental principles and practices required to provide quality clinical care for patients needing prostheses and/or orthoses. The most common problems, devices, and strategies available for optimal care are presented in a highly accessible style.

• Manageable, easy-to-read text for both orthotics and prosthetics.

  • Provides students with consistent approach and terminology so that they can reference between the subjects.

• NEW - Added section on foot care—Specifically diabetic foot care.

  • Provides students with up-to-date information on an important aspect of care.

• NEW - Organized by section where feasible.

  • Offers students a consistent presentation of material for greater retention and understanding of information.

• NEW - Expanded section on upper extremity orthotics.

• NEW - Summary section—Added to each chapter.

  • Provides students with a review of important concepts that reinforces material.

• NEW - Additional material on training in appropriate sections.

• NEW - New and complete coverage of transtibial and transfemoral prostheses.

• Historical reference points—In each chapter.

  • Provides perspective into the derivation of subject over time.

• Added section on foot care—Specifically diabetic foot care.

  • Provides students with up-to-date information on an important aspect of care.

• Organized by section where feasible.

  • Offers students a consistent presentation of material for greater retention and understanding of information.

• Expanded section on upper extremity orthotics.

• Summary section—Added to each chapter.

  • Provides students with a review of important concepts that reinforces material.

• Additional material on training in appropriate sections.

• New and complete coverage of transtibial and transfemoral prostheses.

 1. Introduction to Prosthetics and Orthotics.


 2. Methods, Materials, and Mechanics.


 3. Biomechanics.


 4. Transtibial Amputations and Prostheses.


 5. Knee Disarticulation and Transfemoral Amputations and Prostheses.


 6. Hip Disarticulation, Transpelvic, and Translumbar Amputation.


 7. Upper Limb Prosthetics.


 8. Lower Limb Orthoses.


 9. Spinal Orthoses


10. Upper Limb Orthoses.


11. Foot Orthoses and Footwear.


12. Pediatrics.


Index.

Prosthetics / Orthotics (Physical Therapy)
Occupational Therapy (Occupational Therapy)
Introductory Physical Therapy (Physical Therapy)

Written for entry-level students in physical and occupational therapy, this manageable, easy-to-read primer summarizes the fundamental principles and practices required to provide quality clinical care for patients needing prostheses and/or orthoses. The most common problems, devices, and strategies available for optimal care are presented in a highly accessible style to enhance understanding of this rapidly evolving area of rehabilitation.

• Provides a consistent approach using internationally accepted terminology.
• Includes a section on diabetic foot care.
• Expanded section on upper extremity orthoses.
• A summary section at the end of each chapter provides readers with a review of important concepts.
• Updated and expanded coverage of transtibial and transfemoral protheses.

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Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students contact your Pearson Higher Education representative.