Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0750698071 ISBN 13 : 9780750698078

Editeur : Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 1998

Synopsis

Up-to-date and authoritative, this text covers orthotics and prosthetics in one comprehensive and cohesive source. Whether you are a student or clinician, if you work with patients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal impairments, you will appreciate the lucid writing and practical applications this book provides. Organized from a functional, rather than a technical, perspective, this text supplies a strong foundational understanding of the field of orthotics and prosthetics that will give you the critical skills you need when working with this unique client population.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0750698071
• ISBN 13: 9780750698078
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 636
• Éditeur: Lusardi Michelle M., Nielsen Caroline
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible