New to this edition
- NEW!
Fabrication processes appear in special boxes to allow for quick reference.
- NEW! Fabrication processes, forms, and grading sheets are included on the Evolve companion website, allowing you to create a personalized study guide.
- UPDATED content includes new case studies, references, evidence-based research tables, and more on the ‘science’ of orthotic intervention.
- NEW! Additional learning exercises show how to apply theory to practice.
- NEW! More integration of patient safety addresses this important aspect of patient care.
Author Information
By Brenda M. Coppard, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Professor, Associate Dean for Assessment, Department of Occupational Therapy, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, USA and Helene Lohman, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska.
Unit One: Foundations of Orthotic Intervention
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 and Implications for Orthotic Intervention
6. Clinical Reasoning for Orthotic Fabrication
Unit Two: Orthotic Intervention for Conditions and Populations
7. Orthoses Acting on the Wrist
8. Orthoses Acting on the Thumb
9. Orthoses Acting on the Hand
10. Orthoses Acting on the Elbow
11. Orthoses Acting on the Fingers
12. Orthotic Intervention for Mobilization
13. Orthotic Intervention for Nerve Injuries
14. Orthotic Intervention for Spasticity
15. Orthotic Intervention for Older Adults
16. Orthotic Intervention for the Pediatric Population
Unit Three: Topics Related to Orthotic Intervention
17. Lower Extremity Orthoses
18. Upper Extremity Prosthetics
19. Ethical Issues Related to Orthotic Provision
Glossary
Appendix A: Web Resources and Vendors
Appendix B: Answers to Quizzes, Laboratory Exercises, and Case Studies
"This is a terrific reference for entry-level occupational therapy students and for practitioners who may not consistently address orthotics in their practice. The editors are to be commended for providing an excellent compilation of information about orthotics with concrete detail."
-Yvonne M. Randall, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA (Touro University Nevada) Doody Score: 88/100
