RT Book, Section
A1 Dutton, Mark
SR Print(0)
ID 56512227
T1 Chapter 15. Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Assistive Devices
T2 McGraw-Hill's NPTE (National Physical Therapy Examination), 2e
YR 2012
FD 2012
PB The McGraw-Hill Companies
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071771290
LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56512227
RD 2024/04/20
AB Orthotic,  adaptive,  protective,  and  assistive  devices  are  implements  and  equipment  used  to  support  or  protect  weak  or  ineffective  joints  or  muscles,  and  serve  to  enhance  performance.1  The  uses  of  appropriate  orthotic,  protective,  and  supportive  devices  are  outlined  in  this  chapter.