Physical Therapy Treatment of Common Orthopedic Conditions
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (879 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9352501675 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 454 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The second section covers the spine, including sprains and strains, and cervical radiculopathy. Physical Therapy - Treatment of Common Orthopedic Conditions is a highly illustrated, evidence-based guide to the treatment of a range of common orthopaedic disorders, edited by US based experts in the field. Key Points * Evidence-based guide to the treatment of a range of common orthopaedic conditions * USA-based, expert editorial team * References from over 1700 authoritative journal articles and books *850 full colour images and illustrations. The final section focuses on lower extremity, covering conditions such as hamstring strain, tendinopathy, and medial tibial stress syndrome. Divided into sixteen chapters, across three sections, the book begins with a section on upper extremity, including conditions such as thoracic outlet syndrome, rotator cuff impingement, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Each chapter begins with an overview of important information for diagnosis, followed by detailed evaluation and treatment approaches, which include conservative therapy, as well as complimentary, alternative, medical and surgical interventions. Physical Therapy - Treatment of Common Orthopedic Conditions references more than 1700 journal articles and books, ensuring authoritative content throughout this valuable resource for physiotherapists. The text is enhanced by 850
About the Author Neeraj D Baheti PT DPT OCS CSCS Senior Physical Therapist, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Sports Medicine Centre for Young Athletes, Oakland, California, USA Moira K Jamati PT MSPT ATC CSCS Independent Consultant, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics, Performance & Rehabilitation, San Jose, California, USA
"This is an essential book for the healthcare practitioner" according to Amazon Customer. This book is a tremendous resource for all health professionals and students. I recommend it for its content and clarity. The authors provide useful interventions that are applicable to various clinical environments and demonstrate breadth of practice.. This book does a great job of bringing together a huge amount of knowledge This book does a great job of bringing together a huge amount of knowledge from experts in the field of Physical Therapy. Each chapter clearly presents anatomy, biomechanics, clinical exam, differential diagnosis and treatments for common PT conditions! Excellent source for any orthopedic PT!!
Neeraj D Baheti PT DPT OCS CSCS Senior Physical Therapist, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Sports Medicine Centre for Young Athletes, Oakland, California, USA Moira K Jamati PT MSPT ATC CSCS Independent Consultant, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics, Performance & Rehabilitation, San Jose, California, USA