Introduction to Orthotics

Develop the critical thinking skills you need to choose and fit effective orthoses for patients with injuries and functional deficits. As a combination workbook/textbook, Introduction to Orthotics: A Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Approach, Sixth Edition, uses reader-friendly language to cover the theory, design, fabrication, application, and fitting of orthopedic devices. Ideal for use in the classroom or in the clinical setting, it takes an occupation-based approach and features case studies that promote clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills. This edition also includes a new chapter on 3D printing, updated evidence-based tables, and enhanced content on interventions.

• NEW! Expanded coverage includes a chapter on 3D printing and the latest content on interventions
• NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features video clips and an additional e-only chapter, plus digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
• UPDATED! Evidence-based tables put reliable and current information at your fingertips
• Updated content, references, grading forms and self-evaluation, and case studies provide the most current and up-to-date information you 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 in the enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, let you watch the construction of orthotics again and again to increase your proficiency
• Integration of patient safety addresses this important aspect of patient care
• Spiral binding allows the book to lay flat when opened for convenient use while on the job
• Self-evaluation forms enable 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