Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Designed to meet the unique needs of physical therapist assistants, Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 3rd Edition focuses on critical thinking and helps you apply fundamental orthopedic principles in physical therapy interventions. Clear explanations cover basic concepts such as the PTA's role in physical assessment of flexibility, strength, endurance, and balance, along with the specifics of tissue healing; medications; gait and joint mobilization; and an introduction to biomechanics. It also describes the application of therapeutic interventions for many orthopedic conditions by region and affliction. Edited by two experienced clinicians, Gary A. Shankman and Robert C. Manske, and written by contributors who are experts in their respective fields, this is your one-stop source for PTA practice in orthopedics. INDICE: 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 Strength and Endurance6. Balance and CoordinationPart II: Review of Tissue Healing7. Composition and Function of Connective Tissue8. Ligament Healing9. Bone Healing10. Cartilage Healing11. Muscle and Tendon Healing12. Neurovascular Healing and Thromboembolic DiseasePart III: Basis for Movement13. Fundamentals of Normal and Abnormal Gait14. Concepts of Joint and Soft Tissue Mobilization15. Biomechanics and KinesiologyPart V: Management of Orthopedic Patients by Region16. Orthopedic Management of the Ankle, Foot, and Toes17. Orthopedic Management of the Knee18. Orthopedic Management of the Hip and Pelvis19. Orthopedic Management of the Lumbar, Thoracic, and Cervical Spine20. Orthopedic Management of the Shoulder21. Orthopedic Management of the Elbow22. Orthopedic Management of the Wrist and HandPart VI: Management of Orthopedic Patients by Condition 23. Orthopedic Management of Rheumatic Disorders 24. Orthopedic Management of Pain and Pain Syndromes 25. Orthopedic Management of Bracing, Orthotics, and Prosthetics 26. Orthopedic Management Concepts Specific to Women  NEW!Part VIII: Topics in Orthopedics27. Concepts of Orthopedic Pharmacology28. 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

• ISBN: 978-0-323-11347-2
• Editorial: Mosby
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 560
• Fecha Publicación: 13/07/2015
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés