Atlas of orthoses and assistive devices

Section 1: Section basics -- Introduction -- The orthotic prescription -- Materials science -- Principles of fabrication -- Principles of normal and pathologic gait -- Section spinal orthoses -- Section 2: Spinal orthoses. Biomechanics of the spine -- Principles and components of spinal orthoses -- Orthoses for spinal pain -- Orthoses for spinal deformities -- Orthoses for spinal trauma and postoperative care -- Orthoses for osteoporosis -- Section 3: Upper limb orthoses. Biomechanics of the upper limb -- Principles and components of upper limb orthoses -- Upper limb orthoses for the stroke and brain-injured patient -- Upper limb orthoses for persons with spinal cord injury and brachial plexus injuries -- Orthoses for the burned hand -- Orthotic considerations for arthritis and overuse syndromes in the upper extremity -- Functional bracing of selected upper limb fractures -- Section 4: Lower limb orthoses. Biomechanics of the hip, knee, and ankle -- Foot biomechanics -- Shoes and shoe modifications -- Foot orthoses -- Lower limb orthoses -- Lower limb orthoses for persons with spinal cord injury -- Orthoses in total joint arthroplasty -- Knee orthoses for sports-related issues -- Orthotic management of neuropathic and dysvascular feet -- Orthotic management of polio and postpolio syndrome -- Lower limb orthoses for persons who have had a stroke -- Assessment and orthotic management of gait dysfunction in individuals with traumatic brain injury -- Section 5: Pediatric orthoses. Congenital and acquired disorders -- Pediatric hip orthoses -- Orthoses for the muscle disease patient -- Orthoses for cerebral palsy -- Orthoses for myelomeningocele -- Cranial remolding orthoses -- Section 6: Assistive devices. Canes, crutches, and walkers -- Wheeled mobility: evaluation for orthotic seating and positioning -- Wheeled mobility: device prescription and care -- Wheelchair and assistive device considerations for remote settings -- Communication devices and electronic aids -- Sports adaptations and assistive devices for recreation -- Driving and related assistive devices -- Neuromuscular stimulation -- Exoskeletal assisted rehabilitation after spinal cord injury -- Future trends and research in orthoses."