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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherHuman Kinetics
ISBN-100873228294
ISBN-139780873228299
eBay Product ID (ePID)890344
Product Key Features
Number of Pages152 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameFoot Orthotics in Therapy and Sport
SubjectSports Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Anatomy
Publication Year1995
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMedical
AuthorMichael Dolan, John M. Davis, Skip Hunter
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight18.1 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN95-002243
Dewey Edition20
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal617.3/98
Table Of ContentForeword Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Introduction to Orthotic Therapy -Definition of Orthotic Devices -Indications for Use of Orthotic Devices -Parts of an Orthotic -Types of Orthotic Devices -Fabrication of Orthotic Devices -Summary -References Chapter 2. Relation of Foot Biomechanics to Lower Extremity Pathology -Pronation and Supination -Effect on the Midtarsal Joint -Gait Cycle -Causes of Abnormal Pronation and Supination -Effects of Subtalar Pronation and Supination on the Distal Segments of the Lower Extremity -Effects on the Tibia -Lower Extremity Rotation and Its Effect on the Knee -Knee Injuries -Lower Leg Injuries -Foot Injuries -Summary -References Chapter 3. Orthotic and Related Research -Early Orthotic Recommendations -Recent Literature -Summary -References Chapter 4. Biomechanical Examination -Clinical Examination -Objective Examination -Determining Neutral Subtalar Joint Position -Forefoot Evaluation -Examination of the First Ray -Ankle Joint Dorsiflexion -Weightbearing Measurements -Gait Analysis -Stages of Gait -Shoe Wear Pattern -Summary -References Chapter 5. Casting and Molds -Making a Negative Cast -Making a Positive Mold -Summary -References Chapter 6. Equipment and Materials -Terminology -Materials -Choice of Material -Covers -Equipment -Costs -Summary -References Chapter 7. In-Office Fabrication of Semirigid Orthotics -General Fabrication Technique -Modifications for Specific Concerns -Summary -References Chapter 8. Rigid Orthotics -Having a Laboratory Manufacture the Orthotic -Manufacturing the Orthotic In-House -Summary -References Chapter 9. Orthotics for Special Conditions -The Rheumatoid Foot -Turf Toe -Sesamoiditis -Metatarsalgia -Interdigital Neuromas -Plantar Fasciitis -Summary -References Chapter 10. Orthotic Systems -Orthofeet -Foot Technology -Amfit -Summary Chapter 11. Practical Concerns of the Patient -The Orthotic Appointment -Break-In -Patient Expectations -Longevity -Patient Questions -Problems and Solutions -Advice to Runners -Summary -References Index
SynopsisPacked with practical, step-by-step instructions, Foot Orthotics in Therapy and Sport will help even the most reluctant sports clinician master the art of creating orthotics. The authors--all certified athletic trainers and experts in orthotic fabrication--have written this how-to reference specifically for athletic trainers, physical therapists, sports physicians, and sport podiatrists. Foot Orthotics in Therapy and Sport features important background information for beginners, outlining the latest theories, approaches, and techniques for fabricating foot orthotics. And for more seasoned fabricators, there is a wealth of new ideas to use in your clinical setting. With close to 200 photos, drawings, and illustrations of orthotic-making techniques, this one-of-a-kind text shows how to -customize orthotic devices for athletes and patients; -improve the quality of orthotics; -examine the foot and ankle to determine the appropriateness of orthotic therapy; -save time and money by creating orthotics in-house; and -get athletes back in training and competition faster. Because many of the injuries occurring in the lower extremity can be traced to structural deformities or abnormalities of the foot, Foot Orthotics in Therapy and Sport also gives you an understanding of basic foot biomechanics and how it relates to treatment. The book's first three chapters review types of orthotics, how they effect the lower extremity, indication and contraindication of orthotic use, the pros and cons surrounding their use, and the latest research on how they work. Subsequent chapters -explain how to perform a clinical and biomechanical examination of the foot and ankle to determine if orthotic therapy should be used; -outline the materials and procedures for making negative casts and positive molds; -list the materials needed to make soft, semirigid, and rigid orthotics; -provide step-by-step instructions for fabricating and modifying orthotics in-house; -discuss how to adapt orthotics to special orthopedic conditions and common athletic injuries; and -offer instructions and illustrations for using commercial orthotic systems. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned sports clinician, Foot Orthotics in Therapy and Sport presents easy, hands-on instructions for making state-of-the-art orthotics.