Prosthetics and Orthotics: Lower Limb and Spine
by Ron Seymour · Ron Seymour
A physical therapy textbook on lower-limb and spinal devices, covering biomechanics, gait deviation analysis, materials, and prescription decisions. Case studies and lab activities build the reasoning needed to evaluate patients and justify a device choice clinically.
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ispoint.org
ISPoint.org is an educational resource hub for prosthetics and orthotics. It offers articles, case studies, training materials, and professional resources to support learning and practice in the field.
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