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.
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. The second section covers the spine, including sprains and strains, and cervical radiculopathy. The final section focuses on lower extremity, covering conditions such as hamstring strain, tendinopathy, and medial tibial stress 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. The text is enhanced by 850 full colour images and illustrations.
Physical Therapy - Treatment of Common Orthopedic Conditions references more than 1700 journal articles and books, ensuring authoritative content throughout this valuable resource for physiotherapists.
Key Points
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.
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. The second section covers the spine, including sprains and strains, and cervical radiculopathy. The final section focuses on lower extremity, covering conditions such as hamstring strain, tendinopathy, and medial tibial stress 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. The text is enhanced by 850 full colour images and illustrations.
Physical Therapy - Treatment of Common Orthopedic Conditions references more than 1700 journal articles and books, ensuring authoritative content throughout this valuable resource for physiotherapists.
Key Points
Section 1: Upper Extremity
Section 2: Spine
Section 3: Lower Extremity
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
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