JPO 2002 Vol. 14, Num. 3

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Editorial
Dudley S. Childress, PhD
 
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How does Counseling Help People with Amputation?
E. Marion Price, MBE
Keren Fisher, PhD, C Psychol
This article explores the evaluation of counseling services as a recent innovation that is necessary to prevent perpetuation of ineffective practices. Two studies are reported. The first study explores the nature of problems presented spontaneously t...
 
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An Alternative Bracing Approach to Scheuermann's Disease: A Case Study
Miguel Gomez, MD
Patrick Flanagan, CO
Thomas Gavin, CO
 
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A Comparative Evaluation of New and Conventional Knee Orthoses for Control of Anterior Tibial Displacement
Daniel W. Glynn, CO
Francis E. Kennedy, PhD
Matthew O. Hood, MS
Richard M. Greenwald, PhD
This article documents a mechanical test program that was carried out to compare a novel orthotic fabrication platform, Composite Reinforcement Instead of Sidebars, with commercially available knee braces. Conclusions are based on a stiffness/weight ...
 
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A Case Study Using Fluoroscope to Determine the Vital Elements of Transfemoral Interface Design
Jason T. Kahle, CPO, LPO
In an attempt to verify the significance of certain elements of the transfemoral interface, this article isolates and examines the key elements in a transfemoral interface and determines their impact on the femur and the pelvis using a dynamic medium...
 
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Weight Discrimination Using an Upper Extremity Prosthesis
S. A. Wallace, PhD
D. I. Anderson, PhD
P. Hall, BS
G. Ryan, BS
N. McBride, BS
T. McGarry, PhD
P. Fink, PhD
D. L. Weeks, PhD