Orthotics: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach is an innovative and comprehensive new text that provides essential information about contemporary orthoses to guide the student and clinician in prescribing and utilizing these appliances in neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and integumentary rehabilitation. Written by recognized authorities in the field, Joan Edelstein, MA, PT, FISPO and Jan Bruckner, PhD, PT, this is a prime resource for practitioners and clinicians.
Individual chapters cover orthoses for the foot, ankle, knee, hip, trunk, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Orthoses for patients with paraplegia, burns, and soft tissue contractures are detailed and illustrated. Prescription guidelines, evaluation techniques, goal setting, and training procedures are presented.
Each chapter has interesting "thought" questions and case studies to promote clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills. A unique feature of this text is the inclusion of a point-counterpoint discussion to demonstrate how clinicians can manage the same patient in different ways. This approach inspires broader thinking about clinical management.
Contents
Contents
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction to Orthotics
Chapter 2. Foot Orthoses
Chapter 3. Ankle-Foot Orthoses
Chapter 4. Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses and Knee Orthoses
Chapter 5. Orthoses for Paraplegia and Hip Disorders
Chapter 6. Evaluation Procedures for Lower-Limb Orthoses
Chapter 7. Trunk and Cervical Orthoses
Chapter 8. Upper-Limb Orthoses
Chapter 9. Orthoses for Burns and Other Soft Tissue Disorders
Chapter 10. Goal Setting and Treatment Planning
Appendix A. Professional Organizations
Appendix B. Sources for Orthoses, Materials, and Components
Appendix C. Websites for Orthotic Materials, Products, and Other Resources
Index
