Introduction to Orthotics E-Book

- NEW! chapter covering Casting techniques provides guidance regarding current advances. - NEW! Chapter for Professional Issues Related to Orthotic Provision. - NEW! Elbow, Forearm, and Shoulder Immobilization Orthoses expands the content that previously only addressed elbow and forearm orthoses to include shoulder immobilization orthoses. - NEW! Photos and illustrations for pre-fabrication, fitting, and fabrication techniques appear throughout the text. - NEW! Evidence-based practice charts

UNIT ONE: Orthotic Foundations 1. Foundations of Orthotics 2. Occupation-based Orthotic Intervention 3. Orthotic Processes, Tools, & Techniques 4. Anatomic and Biomechanical Principles related to Orthotic Provision 5. Clinical Examination for Orthotic Intervention 6. Clinical Reasoning for Orthotic Fabrication UNIT TWO: Orthosis for Conditions and Populations 7. Orthoses for the Wrist 8. Thumb Immobilization Orthoses 9. Hand Immobilization Orthoses 10. Elbow and Forearm Immobilization Orthoses 11. Orthoses for the Shoulder 12. Orthotics for the Fingers 13. Mobilization Orthoses: Serial-static, Dynamic, and Static Progressive Orthoses 14. Orthotic Intervention for Nerve Injuries 15. Orthotic Provision to Manage Spasticity 16. Orthotic Intervention for Older Adults 17. Orthoses for the Pediatric Population UNIT THREE: Topics Related to Orthosis 18. Lower Extremity Orthotics 19. Casting 20. Upper Extremity Prosthetics 21. Professional Issues related to Orthotic Provision Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C