Opis: Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant - Gary Shankman, Robert Manske

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.Part I: Basic Concepts of Orthopedic Management 1. Patient Supervision and Observation During Treatment 2. The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant in Physical Assessment 3. Differential Diagnosis and Emergent Conditions NEW! 4. Muscle Flexibility and Range of Motion 5. Muscle Strength 6. Endurance 7. Balance and Coordination Part II: Review of Tissue Healing 8. Composition and Function of Connective Tissue 9. Ligament Healing 10. Bone Healing 11. Cartilage Healing 12. Muscle and Tendon Healing 13. Neurovascular Healing and Thromboembolic Disease Part III: Basis for Movement 14. Fundamentals of Normal and Abnormal Gait 15. Concepts of Joint and Soft Tissue Mobilization 16. Biomechanics and Kinesiology Part V: Management of Orthopedic Patients by Region 17. Orthopedic Management of the Ankle, Foot, and Toes 18. Orthopedic Management of the Knee 19. Orthopedic Management of the Hip and Pelvis 20. Orthopedic Management of the Lumbar, Thoracic, and Cervical Spine 21. Orthopedic Management of the Shoulder 22. Orthopedic Management of the Elbow 23. Orthopedic Management of the Wrist and Hand Part 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 Orthopedics 28. Concepts of Orthopedic Pharmacology 29. Musculoskeletal Imaging NEW! Appendices A: Commonly Used Medications in Musculoskeletal Medicine B: Reference Ranges for Commonly Used Tests C: Units of Measurement and Terminology for the Description of Exercise and Sport Performance D: Fracture Eponyms E: Major Movements of the Body and the Muscles Acting at the Joints Causing the Movement

Szczegóły: Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant - Gary Shankman, Robert Manske

Tytuł: Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Autor: Gary Shankman, Robert Manske
Wydawnictwo: Mosby
ISBN: 9780323113472
Rok wydania: 2015
Ilość stron: 632
Oprawa: Miękka

Recenzje: Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant - Gary Shankman, Robert Manske