TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 15. Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Assistive Devices A1 - Dutton, Mark PY - 2012 T2 - McGraw-Hill's NPTE (National Physical Therapy Examination), 2e 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. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/25 UR - accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56512227 ER -