Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation - Edition 5 - Edited by Kevin K Chui, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS, OCS, CEEAA, FAAOMPT, Sheng-Che Yen, PT, PhD, Daniele Piscitelli, PT, MSc, PhD, OMPT and Inga Wang, PhD, OTR/L Elsevier Inspection Copies

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Edited by Kevin K Chui, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS, OCS, CEEAA, FAAOMPT, Sheng-Che Yen, PT, PhD, Daniele Piscitelli, PT, MSc, PhD, OMPT and Inga Wang, PhD, OTR/L

Publication Date: 17 Jan 2025

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Develop a strong foundation in the field of orthotics and prosthetics! Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, Fifth 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.

Key Features

UPDATED! Evidence-based content and references ensure you are learning the most current and clinically applicable information available
NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, allows access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
Comprehensive coverage addresses rehabilitation in a variety of environments, including acute care, long-term care and home health care, and outpatient settings
Evidence-based research throughout the text helps you develop clinical-decision making skills
Logically organized content is presented in three parts to correspond with typical patient problems and clinical decision-making
Case studies present real-life scenarios that demonstrate how key concepts apply to clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice
World Health Organization disablement model (ICF) is incorporated to help you learn how to match a patient’s limitations with the best clinical treatment
Multidisciplinary approach in a variety of settings demonstrates how physical therapists can work with the rest of the healthcare team to provide high-quality care in orthotic/prosthetic rehabilitation
Modern equipment and technology are featured throughout the text, presenting the latest options in prosthetics and orthotics rehabilitation
Authoritative information from the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, Second Edition, is incorporated throughout
A wealth of tables and boxes highlight vital information for quick reference and ease of use

About the author

Edited by Kevin K Chui, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS, OCS, CEEAA, FAAOMPT, Endowed Chair and Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Waldron College of Health and Human Services, Radford University, Roanoke, Virginia, USA; Sheng-Che Yen, PT, PhD, Clinical Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, Bouvé College of Health Professions, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Daniele Piscitelli, PT, MSc, PhD, OMPT, Assistant Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA and Inga Wang, PhD, OTR/L, Professor, Programs in Occupational Therapy, Science, Technology and Rehabilitation, School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

SECTION I
Building Baseline Knowledge
1 Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation:
Multidisciplinary Approach
2 Aging and Activity Tolerance: Implications for
Orthotic and Prosthetic Rehabilitation
3 Motor Control, Motor Learning, and
Neural Plasticity in Orthotic and Prosthetic
Rehabilitation
4 Evidence-Based Approach to Orthotic and
Prosthetic Rehabilitation
5 Clinical Assessment of Gait
6 Materials and Technology
7 Footwear: Foundation for Lower Extremity
Orthoses

SECTION II
Orthoses in Rehabilitation
8 Foot Orthoses
9 Principles of Lower Extremity Orthoses
10 Neurological and Neuromuscular Disease
Implications for Orthotic Use
11 Orthoses for Knee Dysfunction
12 Orthoses in Orthopedic Care and Trauma
13 Orthoses for Spinal Dysfunction
14 Orthoses in the Management of Hand
Dysfunction
15 Orthoses in Burn Care: Splinting, Orthotics, and
Prosthetics in the Management of Burns
16 Prescription Wheelchairs: Seating and Mobility
Systems

SECTION III
Prostheses in Rehabilitation
17 Etiology and Management of Amputation
18 High-Risk Foot and Wound Healing
19 Amputation Surgeries for the Lower
Limb
20 Postoperative and Preprosthetic Care
21 Understanding and Selecting Prosthetic
Feet
22 Postsurgical Management of Partial Foot and
Syme Amputation
23 Transtibial Prosthetics
24 Transfemoral Prostheses
25 Prosthetic Options for Persons With High-Level and
Bilateral Amputations
26 Early Rehabilitation in Lower Extremity
Dysvascular Amputation
27 Advanced Rehabilitation for People With
Microprocessor Knee Prostheses
28 Athletic Options for Persons With Limb
Loss
29 Rehabilitation for Children With Limb
Deficiencies
30 Prosthetic Options for Persons With Upper
Extremity Amputation
31 Rehabilitation for Persons With Upper Limb
Amputation

Index

ISBN: 9780443113697

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