JPO 1994 Vol. 6, Num. 4

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The Effectiveness of Four Contemporary Cervical Orthoses in Restricting Cervical Motion
Thomas R. Lunsford, MSE, CO
Michael Davidson
Brenda R. Lunsford, MAPT, MS
Researchers compare cervical motion in three planes using the Philadelphia, Miami J, Malibu and Newport Extended Wear cervical orthoses.
 
100
Prosthetics/Orthotics Research for the Twenty-first Century: Summary 1992 Conference Proceedings
John W. Michael, MEd, CPO
John H. Bowker, MD
A summary of the findings and recommendations for O&P from a 1992 conference sponsored by the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research.
 
108
Orthotic Management of Charcot-Marie Tooth
John J. Kamp, CO, OPA
An overview of the neurological condition Charcot-Marie- Tooth Disease. The author presents four case studies to help practitioners better address this uncommonly seen condition.
 
113
Patient Education Information: Readability of Prosthetic Publications
Craig R. Smith, CP
Carol A. Smith, MS, CRC
This study analyzes the readability of currently available prosthetic patient education publications. Researchers found the majority of literature is written above the average patient's comprehension level.
 
119
TECHNICAL FORUM--The Use of Silicone Suspension Sleeves with Myoelectric Fittings
Youssef Salam, MSME, CP
In addition to providing suspension, silicone suspension sleeves allow lower trimlines for increased range of motion, fitting of heavily scarred residual limbs and more proximal placement of electrodes.
 
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RESEARCH FORUM-- Finding Answers to Your Research Question:The Art and Science of Data Collection
Caroline C. Nielsen, PhD
Robert S. Lin, CPO
Authors examine the pros and cons as well as the strategies involved in observing and recording patient performance, developing questionnaires and conducting interviews, and reviewing patient records.