Rehabilitation Technology

This volume informs physical therapists, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation technologists about the devices that are available today and provides important background information on these devices. Nationally recognized leaders in rehabilitation technology service delivery share their practical expertise.

About the author

Glenn Hedman, MEME, BSBE, is Director of the Assistive Tech­nology Unit of the University of Illinois at Chicago's University Affiliated Program. The center works with clients and their needs in environmental control, computer access, augmentative communica­tion, mobility, seating, and worksite modification. Active in the field of rehabilitation technology for nearly a decade, Mr. Hedman is the past director of the Department of Rehabilitation Engineering at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Mr. Hedman received his Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago and earned his Master of Engineering degree in the Rehabilitation Engineering Graduate Pro­gram ·from the University of Virginia.

Summary

This volume informs physical therapists, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation technologists about the devices that are available today and provides important background information on these devices. Nationally recognized leaders in rehabilitation technology service delivery share their practical expertise.

Product details

• Authors: Glenn E Hedman
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 21.11.1990
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Law > Mercantile and commercial law
• EAN: 9781560240334
• ISBN: 978-1-56024-033-4
• Pages: 188
• Dimensions (packing): 15.2 x 22.9 cm
• Weight (packing): 476 g
• Subjects: Rehabilitation, ADL, MEDICAL / Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, NDT, Therapy & therapeutics, Therapy and therapeutics, recreational vehicles, Idiopathic scoliosis, environmental control systems, Van Tatenhove, adaptive communication systems, Duke University Medical Center, light weight, rehabilitation technology, IBM Compatible Computer, assistive device evaluation, pediatric mobility solutions, occupational therapy aids, prosthetics and orthotics innovations, physical therapy tools, advanced assistive technology integration, Seating System, Power Pad, Posterior Pelvic Tilt, Eye Gaze Systems, Apple IIe, Augmentative Communication System, Contoured Systems, Functional Hand, Standard Keyboard, Switch Behaviors, Miniature Keyboards