ORTHOTIC INTERVENTION for the Hand and Upper Extremity SPLINTING PRINCIPLES AND PROCESS

• Main Authors: Jacobs, Marylynn A. (Author), Austin, Noelle M. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia Wolters Kluwer 2022
• Edition: THIRD EDITION
• Subjects: Splints; Hand; Orthotic Devices; Hand Wounds and injuries Treatment; Arm Wounds and injuries Treatment; Hand Injuries > rehabilitation; Arm Injuries > rehabilitation
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• Physical Description: xxiii, 629 pages illustrations (chiefly color) 30 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781975140953

"This comprehensive text is the perfect resource for use in the classroom, during labs, and in clinical practice for both occupational and physical therapists. Additionally, it is a great reference for those studying to become a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity: Splinting Principles and Process superbly highlights anatomical and mechanical principles; discusses associated indications and precautions; and promotes clinical reasoning skills by presenting various patient examples, therefore allowing you to confidently utilize techniques in clinical practice. This updated third edition is divided into the following sections: fundamentals necessary for successful orthotic fabrication, additional intervention methods, and orthoses for specific diagnoses and patient populations. Now with a larger format for more generous pattern appreciation, as well as incorporated and revised evidence-based content from an expanded list of contributing authors, it remains the go-to resource for every level of usage"--