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Taylor & Francis Ltd An Introduction To Rehabilitation Engineering 2007 Edition by Rory A Cooper, Hisaichi Ohnabe
Answering the widespread demand for an introductory book on rehabilitation engineering (RE), Dr. Rory A. Cooper, a distinguished RE authority, and his esteemed colleagues present An Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering. This resource introduces the fundamentals and applications of RE and assistive technologies (ATs).After providing a brief introduction, the book describes the models for AT service delivery, the design tools and principles of universal design, and various technology-transfer mechanisms, models, and principles. The text then explains the process for creating assistive device standards, followed by a review of seating biomechanics and soft tissue biomechanics. Subsequent chapters examine design and service delivery principles of wheelchairs and scooters, functional electrical stimulation and its applications, wheelchair-accessible transportation legislation, and the applications of robotics in medical rehabilitation. The book proceeds to discuss prosthetic and orthotic design and usage, visual and hearing impairment, Web-related AT, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology. It concludes with an introduction to adaptive sports and recreation.Incorporating the critical aspects of RE and AT, An Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering focuses on the principles, modeling, standards, devices, and technologies of RE and AT. It presents a concise yet complete overview of RE to provide a solid foundation in the subject as well as to stimulate further study. IntroductionRory A. CooperClinical Practice of Rehabilitation EngineeringCarmen Digiovine, Douglas A. Hobson, and Rory A. CooperUniversal DesignLinda van Roosmalen and Hisaichi OhnabeTechnology Transfer Rory A. Cooper and Jonathan PearlmanStandards for Assistive TechnologyDouglas Hobson, Rory A. Cooper, and Martin Ferguson-PellSeating Biomechanics and SystemsMark Schmeler, Bengt Enstrom, Barbara Crane, and Rosemarie CooperTissue Integrity ManagementDavid Brienza, Yihkuen Jan, and Jeanne ZancaWheelchairsAlicia Koontz, Jon Pearlman, Brad Impink, Rory A. Cooper, and M. WilkensonFunctional Electrical StimulationSongfeng Guo, Jue Wang, and Garrett GrindleWheelchair Transportation SafetyPatricia Karg, Gina Bertocci, Linda van Roosmalen, Douglas Hobson, and Toru FuruiRehabilitation RoboticsDan Ding, Richard Simpson, Yoky Matuoka, and Edmund LoPrestiMajor Limb Prosthetic DevicesDiane M. Collins, Brad Dicianno, Amol Karmarkar, Paul F. Pasquina, Rick Relich, and Annmarie KelleherOrthotic Devices Michael Dvorznak, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Amol Karmarkar, Annmarie Kelleher, and Thane McCannAids for People with Low Vision and BlindnessJohn Brabyn, Katherine Seelman, and Sailesh PanchangMaximizing Participation for People with Hearing LossElaine Mormer, Amanda Ortmann, Catherine Palmer, and Katherine SeelmanTelecommunications, Computers, and Web AccessibilityKate Seelman, S. Hackett, Bambang Paramento, Richard Simpson, andSailesh PanchangAugmentative and Alternative Communication TechnologyKatya J. Hill, Bruce Baker, and Barry A. RomichAdaptive Sports and Recreation TechnologyMary E. Buning, Ian M. Rice, Shirley G. Fitzgerald, and Rory A. CooperSelected Terms and Definitions AbbreviationsIndex