Description
- NEW Differential Diagnosis and Emergent Conditions chapter shows how similar symptoms can mask potentially dangerous pathologies and conditions, and may require re-evaluation by the supervising therapist.- NEW Musculoskeletal Imaging chapter explains in basic terms the various types of musculoskeletal imaging used when examining musculoskeletal injuries.- NEW Orthopedic Management Concepts Specific to Women chapter covers the issues, pathology, and progression of women's health issues as they relate to physical rehabilitation.- NEW! Full-color design and illustrations add clarity to anatomy and procedural drawings and make it easier to learn important concepts.- NEW! Important Concepts highlight useful tips and tricks of patient practice.- NEW student resources on the Evolve companion website include critical thinking applications, weblinks to related sites, and references with links to Medline® abstracts.
Table of Contents
Part I: Basic Concepts of Orthopedic Management1. Patient Supervision and Observation During Treatment2. The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant in Physical Assessment3. Differential Diagnosis and Emergent Conditions NEW!4. Muscle Flexibility and Range of Motion5. Muscle Strength6. Endurance7. Balance and CoordinationPart II: Review of Tissue Healing8. Composition and Function of Connective Tissue9. Ligament Healing10. Bone Healing11. Cartilage Healing12. Muscle and Tendon Healing13. Neurovascular Healing and Thromboembolic DiseasePart III: Basis for Movement14. Fundamentals of Normal and Abnormal Gait15. Concepts of Joint and Soft Tissue Mobilization16. Biomechanics and KinesiologyPart V: Management of Orthopedic Patients by Region17. Orthopedic Management of the Ankle, Foot, and Toes18. Orthopedic Management of the Knee19. Orthopedic Management of the Hip and Pelvis20. Orthopedic Management of the Lumbar, Thoracic, and Cervical Spine21. Orthopedic Management of the Shoulder22. Orthopedic Management of the Elbow23. Orthopedic Management of the Wrist and HandPart VI: Management of Orthopedic Patients by Condition 24. Orthopedic Management of Rheumatic Disorders 25. Orthopedic Management of Pain and Pain Syndromes 26. Orthopedic Management of Bracing, Orthotics, and Prosthetics 27. Orthopedic Management Concepts Specific to Women NEW!Part VIII: Topics in Orthopedics28. Concepts of Orthopedic Pharmacology29. Musculoskeletal Imaging NEW!AppendicesA: Commonly Used Medications in Musculoskeletal MedicineB: Reference Ranges for Commonly Used TestsC: Units of Measurement and Terminology for the Description of Exercise and Sport PerformanceD: Fracture EponymsE: Major Movements of the Body and the Muscles Acting at the Joints Causing the Movement
