Lusardi, Michelle M., Nielsen, Caroline C.
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Up-to-date and authoritative, this text covers orthotics and prosthetics in one comprehensive and cohesive source. Whether you are a student or clinic
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ian, if you work with patients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal impairments, you will appreciate the lucid writing and practical applications this book provides. Organized from a functional, rather than a technical, perspective, this text supplies a strong foundational understanding of the field of orthotics and prosthetics that will give you the critical skills you need when working with this unique client population. Abundantly illustrated with 400 clinically relevant drawings and photographs Interdisciplinary perspective with contributions from the fields of physical and occupational therapy, orthotics and prosthetics, and medicine and surgery Includes guidelines for pre-orthotic and pre-prosthetic assessment, as well as functional training for patients using orthoses and protheses
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