Introduction to Orthotics E-Book , 5th Edition

Key Features

• Updated content, references, grading forms and self-evaluation, and case studies provide students and practitioners with the most current and up-to-date information they need to prepare to serve their clients’ needs.
• Combined textbook/workbook format makes it easier to develop fundamental skills in the theory, design, and fabrication of orthoses
• Numerous case studies in each chapter show how concepts relate to real-life clinical practice.
• How-To videos on the Evolve companion website let students watch the construction of orthotics again and again to increase their proficiency.
• Integration of patient safety addresses this important aspect of patient care.
• Spiral binding lets the book lay flat when opened for convenient use while on the job.
• Self-evaluation forms allow you to analyze personal strengths and weaknesses related to new orthotic intervention techniques.
• Review questions and self-quizzes reinforce your comprehension of the material.
• Laboratory exercises test your clinical reasoning and technical skills.

New to this Edition

• 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

Companion Products

• Introduction to Orthotics, 5th Edition : A Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Approach
• Introduction to Orthotics - Elsevier E-book on VitalSource, 5th Edition : A Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Approach

Table of Contents

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Author Information

By Brenda M. Coppard, PhD, OTR/L, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, Creighton University, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Omaha, NE, USA and Helene Lohman, MA, OTD, OTR/L, Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Creighton University, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Omaha, Nebraska