Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices 6th Edition

Offering a valuable balance of information for everyone on the rehabilitation team , Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices, Sixth Edition, brings you up to date with rapid changes in every area of this fast-moving field. Significant new content, a new editor with specialization in prosthetics and orthotics, and new contributing authors deliver expert guidance on the decision-making process needed for the prescription and application of technologically complex devices. From traditional fabrication and fitting principles to advanced information in the material sciences, digital printing technology, neural stimulation systems, microprocessor technologies, and robotics, this new edition remains practical, readable, and evidence-based―an ideal resource to assist medical and rehabilitation professionals achieve optimal outcomes for patients with a wide variety of conditions. Includes coverage of key advances in robotic systems, 3D printing technology, and virtual reality devices, as well as wearable inertial sensors in people with mobility impairments, plus a new chapter on digital technology in orthotics and prosthetics Covers cutting-edge topics ranging from gait assessment strategies to novel therapies such as use of a virtual environment during rehabilitation Features a vibrant, full-color design with numerous figures, tables, and color photographs throughout Shares the knowledge and experience of new editor William Lovegreen, who brings specialized expertise in prosthetics a