Full Description
Comprehensive Therapeutic Programs for Musculoskeletal Disorders is a guide for musculoskeletal medicine trainees and physicians to the art and science of writing prescriptions and developing individualised treatment plans. Each chapter is written by a musculoskeletal physician with input from an allied healthcare professional and trainee to underscore the importance of collaboration in designing programs and improving outcomes.Comprehensive Therapeutic Programs for Musculoskeletal Disorders Features:A concise but comprehensive approach to the conservative treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.A focus on developing individualised treatment plans incorporating physical modalities, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise.A detailed, yet logical framework for writing effective therapy-based prescriptions for common limb and spine problems.Case examples with detailed therapy prescriptions.Downloadable patient handouts in each chapter with recommendations on the use of home modalities and illustrations of therapeutic exercises.
Contents
Introduction; Section 11.Basics of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation; 2.Modalities; 3.Manual Therapy; 4.Therapeutic Exercise; 5.Basics of Therapy Prescription Writing; Section 2: Shoulder: 6.Impingement Syndromes; 7.Rotator Cuff Tendinopathies; 8.Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis; 9.Glenohumeral Joint Instability; 10.Adhesive Capsulitis; 11.Other (Labral Pathology, Acromioclavicular Joint Arthropathy , Bicipital Tendinopathy); Section 3: Elbow: 12.Lateral Epicondylopathy; 13.Medial Epicondylopathy; 14.Other (Ulnar Neuropathy, Distal Bicipital Tendinopathy, Olecranon Bursitis, Non-operative Ligamentous Injuries); Section 4: Wrist/Hand: 15.DeQuervains Tenosynovitis; 16.Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; 17.Carpo-metacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis; 18.Other (Ulnar Neuropathy at the Wrist, Intersection Syndrome, Tendinopathies, Scapho-lunate Dissociation); Section 5: Hip: 19.Hip Osteoarthritis; 20.Iliopsoas Tendinopathy; 21.Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome; 22.Hamstring Strain; 23.Other (Adductor Strain and Athletic Pubalgia, Hip Labral Pathology, Femoral-Acetabular Impingement); Section 6: Knee: 24.Knee Osteoarthritis; 25.Patellofemoral Syndrome; 26.Patellar/Quadriceps Tendinopathy; 27.Ligament sprains; 28.Meniscal Tears; 29.ITB Friction Syndrome; 30.Other (Pes Anserinus Syndrome); Section 7: Foot/Ankle: 31.Lateral Ankle Sprains; 32.Chronic Ankle Instability; 33.Achilles Tendinopathy; 34.Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy; 35.Plantar Fasciitis; 36.Other (High Ankle Sprain, Sinus Tarsi Syndrome, Gastroc/Soleus Tears); Section 8: Cervical: 37.Cervical Facet Dysfunction; 38. Cervical Disc Pathology; 39.Cervical Radiculopathy; 40.Other (Whiplash, Cervicogenic Headaches); Section 9: Thoracic: 41.Thoracic Spine Dysfunction (Facet Dysfunction, Disc Pathology w/ or w/o Radiculopathy, Myofascial Pain); Section 10: Lumbar: 42.Lumbar Facet Dysfunction; 43.Lumbar Disc Pathology; 44.Lumbar Radiculopathy; 45.Lumbar Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis; 46.Lumbar Spinal Stenosis; 47.Other (Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Failed Back Syndrome, Chronic Low Back Pain); Section 11: Sacroiliac Joint and Pelvis: 48.Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction; 49.Piriformis Syndrome; 50.Pelvic Pain; Section 12: Special Topics: 51.Myofascial Pain Syndrome/Fibromyalgia; 52.Imaging Applications; 53.Interventional Applications
