Prosthetics and Orthotics: Lower Limb and Spine

Prosthetics and Orthotics: Lower Limb and Spine by Seymour, Ron. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780781728546.

Focusing on the lower extremities and spine, this extensively illustrated text presents a problem-solving approach to the evaluation and prescription of prosthetics and orthotics in physical therapy interventions. Provided is a systemic method for examination, evaluation, and implementation of various interventions in the management of the patient requiring a prosthesis or orthosis. 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. This 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 APTAs "Guide to Physical Therapist Practice", critical thinking questions, lab activities and practical applications.