Orthotics: A Comprehensive Interactive Tutorial CD-ROM [CD-ROM]

Jan Bruckner PhD PT (Author), Joan Edelstein MA PT FISPO (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 155642499X | ISBN-13: 978-1556424991 | Publication Date: August 26, 2003 | Edition: 1st

Orthotics: A Comprehensive Interactive Tutorial provides a dynamic presentation of orthotic management for patients with lower-limb, spinal, cervical, and upper-limb disorders. This user-friendly CD-ROM utilizes an interactive format to exhibit a wide range of orthoses in use and on display. Jan Bruckner, PhD, PT and Joan E. Edelstein, MA, PT, FISPO present a library of lower-limb, spinal, cervical, and upper-limb orthoses, evaluations of orthoses on and off patients, six case studies, and a self-assessment quiz written in the format of the physical therapy licensure examination. Componentry is demonstrated as well as multiple aspects of the appliances and donning procedures. The co-authors of the best-selling book, Orthotics: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach, also include the ways that orthotic interventions impact the rehabilitation process. Both clinicians and students will enhance their ability to make informed clinical decisions with this unique teaching tool. Features: Provides the user with the ability to view orthoses in motion User-friendly format allows for easy navigation of topics Easily understand the functions of a broad range of current appliances. Insightful audio supplements the video demonstrations Minimum System Requirements: For Your PC Pentium I (166MHz) or above Windows 95, 98 or later 64 MB of RAM 30 MB of hard disk storage 1 MB (or higher) SVGA video card 8-bit Sound Blaster-compatible sound card 800 x 600 monitor resolution QuickTime 5.0 or higher for Windows (included) For Your Macintosh Power PC or above Mac OS version 8.6 or later 64 MB of RAM 30 MB of hard disk storage 800 x 600 monitor resolution QuickTime 5.0 or higher for Macintosh (included)

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About the Author

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Product Details

• CD-ROM
• Publisher: Slack Incorporated; 1st edition (August 26, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155642499X
• ISBN-13: 978-1556424991
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,569,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)