SECTION ONE: BASICS (Section Editor: John W. Michael) IntroductionChapter 1: International Organziation for Standization (ISO) TerminologyChapter 2: The Orthotic PrescriptionChapter 3: Materials ScienceChapter 4: Principles of FabricationChapter 5: Normal and Pathological GaitSECTION TWO: SPINAL ORTHOSES (Section Editor: John R. Fisk) IntroductionChapter 6: Biomechanics of the SpineChapter 7: Principles and Components of Spinal OrthosesChapter 8: Orthoses for Spinal PainChapter 9: Orthoses for Spinal DeformitiesChapter 10: Orthoses for Spinal Trauma and Postoperative CareChapter 11: Orthoses for OsteoporosisSECTION 3: UPPER LIMB ORTHOSES (Section Editor: Mary Ann Keenan) IntroductionChapter 12: Biomechanics of the Upper LimbChapter 13: Principles and Components of Upper Limb OrthosesChapter 14: Upper Limb Orthoses for the Stroke and Brain-Injured PatientChapter 15: Upper Limb Orthoses for the Person with Spinal Cord InjuryChapter 16: Orthoses for the Burned HandChapter 17: Orthoses for the Arthritic Hand and WristChapter 18: Orthoses for Brachial Plexus InjuriesChapter 19: Functional Bracing of Selected Upper Limb FracturesChapter 20: Protective Equipment to the Upper Limb in SportChapter 21: Orthoses for Overuse Disorders of the Upper LimbSECTION 4: LOWER LIMB ORTHOSES (Section Editor: Alberto Esquenazi) IntroductionChapter 22: Biomechanics of the Hip, Knee, and AnkleChapter 23: Biomechanics of the FootChapter 24: Shoes and Shoe ModificationsChapter 25: Foot OrthosesChapter 26: Principles and Components of Lower Limb OrthosesChapter 27: Lower Limb Orthoses for Persons with Spinal Cord InjuryChapter 28: Orthoses in Total Joint ReplacementChapter 29: Knee Orthoses for Sports-Related DisordersChapter 30: Orthotic Management of the Neuropathic and/or Dysvascular PatientChapter 31: Orthoses for Persons with Postpolio SyndromeChapter 32: Orthoses for Persons with Postpolio SequelaeChapter 33: Lower Limb Orthoses for Persons Having Had a StrokeChapter 34: Assessment and Othotic Management of Gait Dysfunction for Individuals with Traumatic Brain InjurySECTION 5: PEDIATRIC ORTHOSES (Section Editor: John D. Hsu) IntroductionChapter 35: Congenital and Acquired DisordersChapter 36: Pediatric Hip OrthosesChapter 37: Orthoses for the Muscle Disease PatientChapter 38: Orthoses for Cerebral PalsyChapter 39: Orthoses for MyelomeningoceleChapter 40: Cranial OrthosesSECTION 6: ASSISTIVE DEVICES (Section Editors: Sue Mukherjee & Debbie Gaebler) IntroductionChapter 41: Appropriate Technologies for Assistive Devices in Low-Income CountriesChapter 42: Canes, Crutches, and WalkersChapter 43: Wheeled Mobility for Disabled Children and AdultsChapter 44: Seating and Positioning for Disabled Children and AdultsChapter 45: Wheelchair Prescription in InternationalChapter 46: Communication Devices and Electronic Aids to Activities of Daily LivingChapter 47: Sports Adaptations for the Physically Challenged AthleteChapter 48: Driving and Related Asisitve DevicesChapter 49: RoboticsChapter 50: Research and Future Trends