Amputations and Prosthetics
A CASE STUDY APPROACH
Second Edition
Bella J. May,
PT, EdD, FAPTA
President, BJM Enterprises, PCDublin, CaliforniaandProfessor Emerita, Department of Physical TherapyMedical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia
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Preface
Many changes have taken place in the field of prosthetics and in the terminol-ogy used in the practice of physical therapy (PT) since the first edition waspublished in 1996. I am pleased at the response to this book as a text for phys-ical therapist (PT) and physical therapist assistant (PTA) students. I believe itis critical to maintain currency in a publication to facilitate student learningfor practice today and tomorrow. The second edition incorporates the manychanges in prosthetic technology as well as in the concepts related to physicaltherapy practice.In the summer of 1995, the first Guide to Physical Therapist Practice waspublished by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). By then,the first edition of this text was already in production and the recommendedchanges in terminology could not be incorporated. Since its publication, theGuide has become an integral part of PT and PTA education and the text nowreflects current terminology and practice guidelines as outlined in the secondedition of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice published by the APTA inJanuary 2001.New components and technological advances in fabrication continue tochange prosthetic practice at a fast rate. Components that were in broad use 5years ago have been replaced by newer, more effective, and lighter compo-nents. Research in prosthetic fabrication, fitting, and use has increased andthere is more scientific data to guide practitioners. Web resources have in-creased and are also available to help PTs and PTAs understand changing pros-thetic componentry. Each of the chapters has been thoroughly reviewed andrevised to reflect these changes. Whenever possible, information on pertinentWeb sites is provided.The format of the book as a case study text remains unchanged and thestudent is facilitated to be an active learner in the process of gaining compe-tence in working with individuals with amputations. The decision-makingprocess of the PT is emphasized in the student activities; the role of the PTAis also considered in the specifically designed PTA activities. While the book contains information and concepts beyond the practice of the PTA, under-standing each other’s scope of practice continues to be important for effectiveteamwork. The accompanying faculty manual has also been revised and up-dated and continues to be a guide for the faculty—particularly faculty who donot have a strong background in this area.
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