Prosthetics and Orthotics (Lower Limb and Spinal) #16622

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Author(s): Ron Seymour, PhD, PT.

Summary:
Focusing on the lower extremities and spine, this introductory textbook presents a classic approach to the evaluation and prescription of prosthetics and orthotics in physical therapy interventions.

It also provides a systematic method for the examination, evaluation and implementation of various interventions in patient management. Using the APTA’s “Guide to Physical Therapist” terminology throughout, this text emphasizes the team approach for successful recovery.

Features:

* Chapter objectives and key summary points
* Vase studies
* In-depth analysis of gait deviations and correction methods to correct them
* Pediatric and geriatric perspectives
* Critical thinking questions
* Practical application boxes

Contents

I: Introduction
1. Introduction to Prosthetics and Orthotics
2. Examination of the Patient with an Amputation and the Patient Requiring an Orthosis
3. The Team Approach and Financial Issues
4. Psychosocial Issues of Patients with Prostheses and Orthoses
5. Implications of Biomechanics
II: Prostheses
6. Dressings and Bandaging
7. Development of an Exercise/Functional Program
8. Transtibial Components-Clinical Decision Making
9. Transfemoral Components-Clinical Decision Making
10. The Patient with a Bilateral Amputation-Clinical Decision Making
11. The Patient with a Transpelvic/Hip Disarticulation Amputation-Clinical Decision Making 12. Pediatric Patients with Lower Extremity Amputations-Clinical Decision Making
13. Sports Implications for the Individual with a Lower Extremity Prosthesis
III: Orthoses
14 . Examination of Foot Biomechanics in Relation to Sporting Injuries and Foot Orthotic Intervention
15. Orthoses for Orthopedic Conditions
16. Orthoses for Patients with Neurological Disorders-Clinical Decision Making
17 . Orthoses for Spinal Conditions-Clinical Decision Making
IV: Case Studies in the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice Format

Pub Date: 01 Mar 2002
Media Type: Book
Pages: 512
Illustrations: 300