Orthotics in Hand Therapy
Orthotics in Hand Therapy
This practical manual shows beginners and experienced hand therapists how to fabricate custom made orthosis for the upper extremity.
More than 650 illustrations demonstrate the fabrication steps of static, static-progressive, and dynamic orthoses. The experienced team of authors explains the goals, indications, and possible variations for every orthosis and provides clinical examples. Tips and tricks help avoiding common mistakes in the practical implementation.
Learn from the experts how to correctly create orthoses designs from an anatomical and physiological aspect as well as additional, further detailed supportive extended interventions on the thermoplastics e.g. clear instructions for the patient on wear and care of the orthosis
1. General fundamentals of track construction
2. Production of static rails, description "step by step"
3. Fundamentals of dynamic track construction
4. Basic knowledge of dynamic track construction
5. Production of dynamic rails, description "step-by-step"
6. Finished rails
Service section: Glossary, Literature.
Bureck, Walter
Kark, Annette
Gundelwein, Ina
Wendt, Hanne
Behrendt, Martin
Langer, Martin
| ISBN | 978-3-662-73531-2 |
|---|---|
| Medientyp | Buch |
| Copyrightjahr | 2026 |
| Verlag | Springer, Berlin |
| Abbildungen | Approx. 200 p. |
| Sprache | Englisch |
