Publication

2002 - Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Language

English

Word Count

121,250 words, Guess

Page Count

485 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
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  • LibraryThing3257421

Classifications

  • DDC617.5/803
  • LCCRD756.4 .S49 2002

Description

Focusing on the lower extremities and spine, this extensively illustrated text presents a problem-solving approach to the evaluation and prescriptio of prosthetics and orthotics in physical therapy interventions. Prosthetics and Orthotics presents the latest developments in materials and fabrications, an in-depth analysis of gait deviations and interventions, conditions, psychosocial issues, biomechanics, and more. Th invaluable resource also includes pediatric and geriatric perspectives, scientific literature supporting evidence-based practice, exercise and functional activities for the patient, case studies following the APTA's "Guide to Physical Therapist Practice", critical thinking questions, lab activities and practical applications. (Publisher's Description).

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