Overview
Orthotics: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach by Joan Edelstein, MA, PT and Jan Bruckner, PhD, PT, recognized authorities in the field, provi des essential information about contemporary orthoses to guide the stu dent and clinician to prescribe and utilize orthoses in neuromuscular, musuloskeletal, and integumentary rehabilitation. The text has four sections: Introduction to Orthoses, which includes modern materials an d biomechanical principles, Orthoses for the Lower Limb, Orthoses of t he Trunk and Neck, and Orthoses for the Upper Limb. Individual chapter s cover orthoses for the foot, ankle, knee, hip, back, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Orthoses for paraplegia, burns, and soft tiss ue contractures are detailed and illustrated. Prescription guidelines, evaluation techniques, goal setting, and training procedures are pres ented.This text provides essential information about contemporary orthoses to guide the student and clinician to prescribe and use orthoses in neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and integumentary rehabilitation. Individual chapters cover orthoses for the foot, ankle, knee, hip, back, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Orthoses for patients with paraplegia, burns and soft tissue contractures are detailed and illustrated. Prescription guidelines, evaluation techniques, goal setting, and training procedures are presented. Each chapter has interesting "thought" questions and case studies to promote clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills. A unique feature of this text is the inclusion of a point-counterpoint discussion to demonstrate how clinicians can manage the same patient in different ways.
Synopsis
Orthotics: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach is an innovative and comprehensive new text that provides essential information about contemporary orthoses to guide the student and clinician in prescribing and utilizing these appliances in neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and integumentary rehabilitation.
Written by recognized authorities in the field, Joan Edelstein, MA, PT, FISPO and Jan Bruckner, PhD, PT, this is a prime resource for practitioners and clinicians.
Individual chapters cover orthoses for the foot, ankle, knee, hip, trunk, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Orthoses for patients with paraplegia, burns, and soft tissue contractures are detailed and illustrated. Prescription guidelines, evaluation techniques, goal setting, and training procedures are presented.
Each chapter has interesting "thought" questions and case studies to promote clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills. A unique feature of this text is the inclusion of a point-counterpoint discussion to demonstrate how clinicians can manage the same patient in different ways. This approach inspires broader thinking about clinical management.
Booknews
This work provides information on contemporary orthoses to guide students and clinicians in prescribing and using these appliances in neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and integumentary rehabilitation. Individual chapters cover orthoses for the foot, ankle, knee, hip, trunk, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Orthoses for patients with paraplegia, burns, and soft tissue contractures are detailed and illustrated with many b&w photos. Prescription guidelines, evaluation techniques, goal setting, and training procedures are outlined. Learning features include discussion questions and case studies. Point-counterpoint discussions demonstrate how clinicians can manage the same patient in different ways. Edelstein teaches physical therapy at Columbia University; Bruckner, at Thomas Jefferson University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Editorials
From the Publisher
"Orthotics: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach covers a substantial breadth of information and includes excellent photographs and illustrations. I strongly recommend this as a reference text to the physical therapist, clinician, faculty, and student."
— Patricia Downey, MS, PT, OCS, Orthopaedic Practice