Clinical Biomechanics of the Lower ExtremitiesCLINICAL BIOMECHANICS OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY is a comprehensive text addressing the principles of anatomic and biomechanical development and the clinical application of these principles to disease/disorder management. The emphasis of the book is on practical information applicable to the daily practice of lower extremity care. Topics covered include: the physical examination and the assessment of disorders having a biomechanical basis, casting techniques, prescription writing, orthotic trouble-shooting, splinting and shoe prescription for athletic activity. |
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Contents
chapter | 17 |
chapter 20 | 65 |
Lower extremity treatment modalities for the pediatric patient | 425 |
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abduction abductor hallucis abnormal adduction angle ankle joint arch associated Biomechanics calcaneus child clinical compensated forefoot varus congenital correction deformity degrees digits distal dorsal dorsiflexed dorsiflexion effect evaluation everted examination extensor external rotation femoral fifth metatarsal head flexed flexion flexor foot types frontal plane functional foot orthoses gait analysis gastrocnemius ground reaction force hallucis hallux hallux valgus heel contact heel cup increased injury internal inverted joint axis knee lesions ligament longitudinal longus lower extremity material measurement metatarsophalangeal joint metatarsus adductus midstance midtarsal joint muscle neutral position normal oblique axis occurs orthosis orthotic device pain patient plantar plantarflexed plantarflexion plaster polypropylene positive cast posterior practitioner pressure pronation propulsion proximal range of motion rearfoot post rearfoot varus result rigid sagittal plane shoe splint stability stance subtalar joint supination supinatus symptoms talipes technique tendon tibial torsion tion transverse plane treatment valgus valgus deformity weightbearing
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| Title | Clinical Biomechanics of the Lower Extremities |
| Author | Ronald L. Valmassy |
| Editor | Ronald L. Valmassy |
| Edition | 6, illustrated |
| Publisher | Mosby, 1996 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Aug 15, 2008 |
| ISBN | 0801679869, 9780801679865 |
| Length | 510 pages |
| Subjects | › Medical / Podiatry |
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