Diagnostic imaging for physical therapists

With the ever-increasing demand on physical therapists to develop the most effective treatment interventions comes this invaluable imaging resource covering exactly what you need to know! Diagnostic Imaging for Physical Therapists gives you the knowledge to understand the basic principles of musculoskeletal imaging and how to interpret radiographic images in your physical therapy practice. This straightforward, highly illustrated text is organized by body region and covers all the fundamentals with an emphasis on standard, two-dimensional x-rays. An accompanying DVD delivers high-resolution copies of the images in the text along with interactive activities to enhance your understanding of thematerial. With this indispensable text, you'll recognize when diagnostic imaging is necessary, and you'll be able to interpret the results with confidence. INDICE: Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Systematic Analysis Using ABCs Chapter 3: The Physics of Medical Imaging Chapter 4: The Cervical Spine Chapter 5: The Lumbar Spine Chapter 6: The Hip and Pelvis Chapter 7: The Knee Chapter 8: The Leg, Ankle and Foot Chapter 9: The Shoulder Chapter 10: The Elbow, Wrist and Hand Chapter 11: An Introduction to MRI

• ISBN: 978-1-4160-2903-8
• Editorial: Saunders
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 384
• Fecha Publicación: 17/11/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés