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

By MaryLynn Jacobs and Noelle Austin, this comprehensive manual is the perfect companion to Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity: Splinting Principles and Process. It serves as a valuable resource for occupational and physical therapists, as well as those studying to become a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).

A Comprehensive Guide to Orthotic Fabrication

This manual provides clear, step-by-step instructions for fabricating orthoses, along with alternative orthotic treatment options. With its focus on practical application, it’s an essential tool for therapists looking to tailor their orthoses to specific patient needs.

Features and Benefits

• Full-color photographs of actual patients, showcasing hundreds of clinical examples and demonstrating the direct link to clinical practice.
• Larger format manual, allowing for larger images and patterns.
• Organized by Immobilization, Mobilization, Restriction, and Non-articular Orthoses, making it easy to find the information you need.
• Comprehensive step-by-step directions for over 60 orthoses, plus dozens more orthosis options included within the Clinical and Expert Pearls.
• Expanded Clinical Pearls and addition of Expert Pearls, generously shared by dozens of hand therapy experts from around the world, providing unique orthotic ideas, tips, and material usage.
• Printable patterns available online, allowing for easy accessibility and the ability to resize for lab/clinic use.

Publisher: LWW (Third edition, July 8, 2021)

Language: English

Format: Paperback, 304 pages

ISBN-10: 1975172353

ISBN-13: 978-1975172350