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Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 1987, 11, 48 Book Review Physical Therapy Management of Lower Extremity Amputations. Gertrude Mensch and Patricia Ellis. Published by Aspen Publications Inc. 37Spp, $35. Amputee care and rehabilitation form a relatively small part of modern medical treatment. However it is a major problem for those unfortunate enough to require it. It is for this reason that a publication regarding the subject is more than welcome. Gertrude Mensch and Patricia Ellis have recognised a need and produced a publication of considerable value. The fact that they have set themselves this task is refreshing. The presentation is unique, the editing excellent and the illustrations apt. Much research has gone into the publication and although bibliographic quotes are extensive, personal views are expressed on all subject matter. The authors do not hesitate to comment on related professional activities and this must indicate a closely integrated caring team, the essence of good amputee care. Further, this makes the volume very acceptable to all professionals involved and the views of physical therapists must be considered and related to one's personal views regardless of discipline. The publication is an excellent addition to those already in print and forms a very firm basis for continuing education in amputee care, particularly in the field of physical therapy. It is hoped that not only therapists but doctors, nurses, prosthetists and engineers involved in amputee care, read and refer to this publication. In my view they will expand their personal knowledge and improve the integration of their own professional activities within the caring team to the benefit of our common interest, the patient. I. M. Troup, Dundee. For Immediate Release "Manual Wheelchairs — a guide" is the title of a guide recently issued by the ICTA Information Centre. It is the result of a project carried out by the ICTA Information Centre with different specialists involved. The guide is mainly intended for wheelchair users and relatives and friends of people using manually propelled wheelchairs. It describes various types of manual wheelchairs — with rearwheel versus frontwheel drive, fixed versus folding frame, wheelchairs for children as well as accessories. A chapter on wheelchair practice gives examples of how to transfer to and from the wheelchair, how to drive a wheelchair including examples of how to manage obstacles like thresholds, kerbs and stairs. Useful advice is given on the maintenance of different parts of the wheelchair. Another chapter explains how high-quality functional wheelchairs can be produced in any country — not only in industrialized countries but also in countries in the Third World where resources are scarce and wheelchairs must be of a sturdy construction in order to withstand the stress of being manoeuvred over rough terrain. Advice is given on what to think of when starting up a Third World wheelchair business. It also gives hints on how to adapt a home to make it more accessible for wheelchair users. The guide contains 44 pages and the text is richly illustrated with drawings, photos and tables. The guide is available at the price of SEK 45 from: ICTA Information Centre, Box 303 S-161 26 BROMMA, Sweden P.S. ICTA members will receive one copy of the publication free of charge upon written request to the ICTA Information Centre. 48
Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 1987, 11, 49-52 Calendar of events 3-5 June, 1987 3rd Canadian Congress on Rehabilitation, Quebec, Canada. Information: Secretariat, Canadian Rehabilitation Council for the Disabled, One Yonge Street, Suite 2110, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1E5, Canada. 4-6 June, 1987 Annual Meeting of the Association of Children's Prosthetic Orthotic Clinics, Vancouver, British Columbia. Information: Sidney Fishmen M.D., c/o NYU PGMS, 317 E.34th St., New York, New York 10016, U.S.A. 5-7 June, 1987 4th International Independent Living and Polio Conference, St Louis, Missouri. Information: Rehabilitation International, 432 Park Avenue South, New York, New York 10016, U.S.A. 9-12 June, 1987 13th Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Conference, Nova Scotia, Canada. Information: CMBEC-13-CCGB Secretariat, c/o The Nova Scotia Association of Health Organisations, 5614 Fenwick Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 9Z9, Canada. 9-13 June, 1987 Canadian Physiotherapy Association Congress, New Brunswick, Canada. Information: Nora Scanlon, Canadian Physiotherapy Association, 44 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 201, Toronto, Ontario M4R 1A1, Canada. 12-14 June, 1987 Rehabilitation International Assembly Meeting, Helsinki, Finland. Information: Rehabilitation International, 432 Park Avenue South, New York, New York 10016, U.S.A. 12-14 June, 1987 4th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Singapore. Information: 4th Biomed., Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge, Singapore 0511, Republic of Singapore. 14-17 June, 1987 Biomechanics symposium, Cincinatti, Ohio. Information: Dr. David Butler, Dept. of Aeronautic Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, University of Cincinatti, Cincinatti, Ohio 45221-070, U.S.A. 14-17 June, 1987 2nd International Congress on Back Pain, Hong Kong. Information: Congress Team International, 30 Deane Way, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 8SX, England. 14-20 June, 1987 11th Congress of European League against Rheumatism, Athens, Greece. Information: Prof. G. Fostiropolous, 57 Ipsilanti St., 11521 Athinai, Greece. 49
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