Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering

Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering, Second Edition offers a concise yet thorough foundation in a critical and rapidly evolving field-inviting further exploration, innovation, and impact.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Participatory Action Design & Engineering. Chapter 2: Rehabilitation Engineering in Practice. Chapter 3: Accessible Home and Worksite Design. Chapter 4: Technology Transfer. Chapter 5: Standard for Assistive Technology. Chapter 6: Seating Biomechanics and Systems. Chapter 7: Tissue Integrity Movement. Chapter 8: Wheelchairs. Chapter 9: Therapeutic Electrical Simulation. Chapter 10: Accessible Vehicles and Transportation Systems. Chapter 11: Rehabilitation Robotics. Chapter 12: Major Limb Prosthetic Devices. Chapter 13: Orthotic Devices. Chapter 14: Aids for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired. Chapter 15: Maximising Participation for People with Hearing Loss. Chapter 16: Information-Communication Technology and Digital Accessibility. Chapter 17: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Technology. Chapter 18: Adaptive Sports and Recreation Technology.

About the author

Rory A Cooper is an American bioengineer who currently serves as FISA/PVA Distinguished Professor, Past Chair, in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology and professor of bioengineering, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and orthopedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. In 2023, Cooper was presented with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation by President Joe Biden.
Hisaichi Ohnabe is a professor emeritus of Niigata University of Health & Welfare and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Pittsburgh.
Rosemarie Cooper, MPT is Associate Director for Stakeholder Engagement at the Human Engineering Research Laboratories at the University of Pittsburgh.

Product details

• Authors: Rory A. Ohnabe Cooper
• Assisted by: Rosemarie Cooper (Editor), Cooper Rory A. (Editor), Ohnabe Hisaichi (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 29.09.2025
• EAN: 9781032121529
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3212152-9
• No. of pages: 368
• Series: Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Mercantile and commercial law; Rehabilitation, SCIENCE / Physics / General, SCIENCE / Biotechnology, MEDICAL / Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, MEDICAL / Allied Health Services / Physical Therapy, MEDICAL / Biotechnology, SCIENCE / Radiography, MEDICAL / Long-Term Care, physiotherapy, Medical physics, Biomedical engineering, Biomechanics, Human Kinetics, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Regulation of medicines and medical devices, Regulation Of Medicines & Medical Devices, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes