Glenn E Hedman

Rehabilitation Technology (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This volume informs physical therapists, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation technologists about the devices that are available today and provides important background information on these devices. Nationally recognized leaders in rehabilitation technology service delivery share their practical expertise.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 188
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. September 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781000111767
• Artikelnr.: 60121916

Autorenporträt

Glenn Hedman, MEME, BSBE, is Director of the Assistive Technology Unit of the University of Illinois at Chicago's University Affiliated Program. The center works with clients and their needs in environmental control, computer access, augmentative communication, mobility, seating, and worksite modification. Active in the field of rehabilitation technology for nearly a decade, Mr. Hedman is the past director of the Department of Rehabilitation Engineering at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Mr. Hedman received his Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago and earned his Master of Engineering degree in the Rehabilitation Engineering Graduate Program ·from the University of Virginia.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword /Richard Foulds
Preface
Chapter 1: Overview of Rehabilitation Technology /Glenn Hedman
Chapter 2: Seating Systems: The Therapist and Rehabilitation Engineering Team /Jessica Presperin
Simulation
Planar vs. Contour
Variations in Seating by Diagnosis
Chapter 3: In Search of Power for the Pediatric Client /C. Kerry Jones
Origins and Maintenance of Power
Methods of Controlling Power
Performance Characteristics and Environmental Concerns that Affect Selection of Power
Chapter 4: A Developmental Approach to the Use of Toys for Facilitation of .Environmental Control /M. Beth Langley
Contingency Awareness and Microswitches
Play Needs of Physically Disabled Children
Interfacing Switches, Toys, and Children
Developmental Skills and Environmental Control
Summary
Chapter 5: Computer Access /Janet Bischof Glenn Hedman
Augmentative Communication Systems
Considerations for Clients with Cognitive /Perceptual Deficits
Portable Mounting Systems
Summary
Chapter 6: Pediatric Prosthetics and Orthotics /John Michael
Overview
Lower Limb Prosthetics
Upper Limb Prosthetics
Upper Limb Orthotics
Lower Limb Orthotics
Spinal Orthotics
Summary
Funding for Assistive Technology and Related Services: An Annotated Bibliography /Alexandra Enders.