Fabrication Process Manual for Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity

The Fabrication Process Manual is a comprehensive resource for occupational and physical therapists, students, and Certified Hand Therapists (CHT). It provides step-by-step instructions for fabricating orthoses and includes alternative treatment options. Full-color photographs of actual patients demonstrate the direct link to clinical practice. The larger format of the manual allows for larger images and patterns. It is organized by immobilization, mobilization, restriction, and non-articular orthoses, and includes comprehensive step-by-step directions for more than 60 orthoses. Expanded Clinical Pearls and Expert Pearls are shared by hand therapy experts from around the world. Printable patterns are available online for easy accessibility and resizing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 08 July 2021
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health

This extensive handbook serves as an invaluable resource for classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and clinical practice for occupational and physical therapists alike. Furthermore, it serves as a valuable reference for individuals pursuing certification as Certified Hand Therapists (CHT). The Fabrication Process Manual complements the main text, Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity: Splinting Principles and Process, and offers clear and detailed step-by-step instructions for the fabrication of orthoses, along with alternative orthotic treatment options. The diverse range of orthoses and techniques presented enable therapists to customize each orthosis to meet the unique needs of individual patients.

Full-color photographs of actual patients showcase numerous new clinical examples, illustrating the direct connection to clinical practice. The larger format of the manual accommodates larger images and patterns, enhancing the user experience. The manual is organized into sections covering immobilization, mobilization, restriction, and non-articular orthoses. It includes comprehensive step-by-step directions for over 60 orthoses, along with numerous additional orthosis options included within the Clinical and Expert Pearls.

Expanded Clinical Pearls and the inclusion of Expert Pearls, generously shared by dozens of hand therapy experts from around the world, offer valuable insights, tips, and material usage. Additionally, printable patterns are available online for easy accessibility and customization for lab or clinic use.

Weight: 840g
Dimension: 243 x 305 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781975172350
Edition number: 3 ed