Develop a strong foundation in the field of orthotics and prosthetics! Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, 5th Edition, is a clear, comprehensive resource for clinically relevant rehabilitation information and application.

Divided into three sections, this text gives you a solid understanding of orthotics and prosthetics, clinical applications when working with typical and special populations, and an overview of amputation and prosthetic limbs.

This edition has been updated with coverage of the latest technology and materials in the field, as well as the latest research evidence, making it a must-have resource for rehabilitation professionals.

Review

Gain a solid foundation in orthotics and prosthetics

Contents

۱. Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation: Multidisciplinary Approach
۲. Aging and Activity Tolerance: Implications for Orthotic and Prosthetic Rehabilitation
۳. Motor Control, Motor Learning, and Neural Plasticity in Orthotic and Prosthetic Rehabilitation
۴. Evidence-Based Approach to Orthotic and Prosthetic Rehabilitation
۵. Clinical Assessment of Gait
۶. Materials and Technology
۷. Footwear: Foundation for Lower Extremity Orthoses
۸. Foot Orthoses

۹. Principles of Lower Extremity Orthoses
۱۰. Neurological and Neuromuscular Disease Implications for Orthotic Use
۱۱. Orthoses for Knee Dysfunction
۱۲. Orthoses in Orthopedic Care and Trauma *
۱۳. Orthoses for Spinal Dysfunction *
۱۴. Orthoses in the Management of Hand Dysfunction *
۱۵. Orthoses in Burn Care: Splinting, Orthotics, and Prosthetics in the Management of Burns
۱۶. Prescription Wheelchairs: Seating and Mobility Systems
۱۷. Etiology and Management of Amputation *

۱۸. High-Risk Foot and Wound Healing
۱۹. Amputation Surgeries for the Lower Limb
۲۰. Postoperative and Preprosthetic Care
۲۱. Understanding and Selecting Prosthetic Feet
۲۲. Postsurgical Management of Partial Foot and Syme Amputation
۲۳. Transtibial Prosthetics
۲۴. Transfemoral Prostheses
۲۵. Prosthetic Options for Persons With High-Level and Bilateral Amputations

۲۶. Early Rehabilitation in Lower Extremity Dysvascular Amputation
۲۷. Advanced Rehabilitation for People With Microprocessor Knee Prostheses
۲۸. Athletic Options for Persons With Limb Loss *
۲۹. Rehabilitation for Children With Limb Deficiencies *
۳۰. Prosthetic Options for Persons With Upper Extremity Amputation *
۳۱. Rehabilitation for Persons With Upper Limb Amputation *

+ Learning Object Slides (557 Pages)

Includes key points, terms, and explanations for each chapter, as well as summaries of the book’s chapters.