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Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation


by Michelle M. Lusardi, Caroline C. Nielsen

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Price: $67.18
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Sales Rank: 41116
Studio: Butterworth-Heinemann
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 928
Publication Date: June 30, 2006
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann


EDITORIAL REVIEWS

Product Description
The most comprehensive physical therapy text available on this topic, Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition provides clinically relevant information in a reader-friendly format. It provides essential information about orthotic/prosthetic prescription and fabrication to give readers a foundation for gait assessment, both pre- and post-intervention. Separate chapters cover each type of orthotic followed by clinical applications for typical and special populations, while the section on prosthetics provides an overview of the epidemiology of amputation and the criteria the physical therapist needs in order to determine the necessity for prosthetic limbs. Instructor resources available; contact your sales representative for details.

  • Includes guidelines for pre-prosthetic training programs
  • Presents case vignettes as models of evidence-based practice and clinical decision making
  • Uses a multidisciplinary approach to demonstrate how physical therapists can best work with the rest of the health care team


  • References the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition to keep readers up to date with the recognized standard in the field
  • Coverage of the latest equipment and technology helps readers understand current options for their patients
  • Additional case studies show the application of various situations leading to amputation
  • New information on the WHO disablement model, showing how it applies to orthotics and prosthetics
  • New chapters on orthotics in the management of neuromuscular impairment, orthotics in the management of musculoskeletal impairment, adaptive seating (unique!), and advanced training and athletics for persons with lower extremity amputation


CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 1 review)

Great structure and information  
The text included in this manuscript is of prime and great relevance to the Orthotic and Prosthetic field. Even psychological and pharmacological aspects are included. Divided into three sections it clearly and simply illustrates practically all aspects of the Orthotic and Prosthetic field. Under the sections are a variety of chapters written by experts of that specific field. However there still remain a few open spaces where imporant information were not addressed and the pictures included can definitely be reviewed and colored in. Except for these minor issues, I love my book!
May 25, 2008


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