Lower Limb Orthotic Devices
Chapter 15 Lower Limb Orthotic Devices William J. Hennessey An orthosis is defined as a device attached or applied to the external surface of the body to improve function, restrict…
Therapeutic Exercise
Chapter 18 Therapeutic Exercise Robert P. Wilder, Jeffrey G. Jenkins, Craig K. Seto, Siobhan Statuta I repeat my advice to take a great deal of exercise on foot. Health is…
Peripheral Joint and Soft Tissue Injection Techniques
Chapter 24 Peripheral Joint and Soft Tissue Injection Techniques Paul Lento, Joseph Ihm, David J. Kennedy, Christopher J. Visco Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists often inject soft tissues and peripheral…
Electrodiagnostic Medicine I: Fundamental Principles
Chapter 9 Electrodiagnostic Medicine I Fundamental Principles Daniel Dumitru, Michael Andary Performing an electrodiagnostic medicine consultation requires a thorough understanding of nerve and muscle physiology and pathophysiology. Of equal importance…
Wheelchairs and Seating Systems
Chapter 17 Wheelchairs and Seating Systems Alicia M. Koontz, Amol M. Karmarkar, Donald M. Spaeth, Mark R. Schmeler, Rory Cooper There is a wide range of choices in wheelchairs. One…
Muscle Pain Syndromes
Chapter 43 Muscle Pain Syndromes Chang-Zern Hong Muscle pain is common in clinical practice. The most frequently described muscle pain syndromes are myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)….
Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Restoration in Lower Limb Amputation
Chapter 13 Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Restoration in Lower Limb Amputation Mark E. Huang, Laura Ann Miller, Robert Lipschutz, Todd A. Kuiken Lower limb amputation remains one of the classic rehabilitation…
Upper Limb Orthotic Devices
Chapter 14 Upper Limb Orthotic Devices Brian M. Kelly, Atul T. Patel, Carole V. Dodge This chapter provides a guide for prescribing and the basic principles for using upper limb…
Low Back Pain
Chapter 40 Low Back Pain Karen P. Barr, Mark A. Harrast Low back pain has become a costly burden to society and a leading cause of disability and loss of…
Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Lower Limb
Chapter 39 Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Lower Limb Pamela A. Hansen, Stuart E. Willick This chapter reviews musculoskeletal disorders of the lower limb, including soft tissue, bone, and joint pathologic…
