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ISBN: 9780443114915
Copyright: 2026
Publication Date: 10-29-2024
Page Count: 848
Imprint: Elsevier
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Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 5th Edition

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

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ISBN: 9780443114915
Copyright: 2026
Publication Date: 10-29-2024
Page Count: 848
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $118.99
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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.
    • 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
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  • 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
  • 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
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