By Kevin K Chui PT DPT PhD GCS OCS CEEAA FAAOMPT, Sheng-Che Yen PT PhD, Daniele Piscitelli PT MSc PhD OMPT, Inga Wang PhD OTR/L
**Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Orthopedics**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 theGuide 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
Product Details
Publisher : Elsevier
Publication date : January 31, 2025
Edition : 5th
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 0443113696
ISBN-13 : 978-0443113697
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