Title: Physical medicine and rehabilitation secrets /
Authors: O'Young, Bryan, 1962-; Stiens, Steven A., 1959-; Young, Mark A., 1960-
Publisher: Mosby/Elsevier,
Year: 2008
Subjects: Rehabilitation; Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine; Medical rehabilitation Examinations, questions, etc.; Physical therapy Examinations, questions, etc.; Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Examination Questions.; Rehabilitation Examination Questions.; Physiothérapie Examens, questions, etc.; Réadaptation Examens, questions, etc.; Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Examination Questions.
Abstract: This completely updated top-seller in physical medicine and rehabilitation continues the tradition of the highly popular Secrets Seriesʼ. From anatomy and physiology of the nervous and musculoskeletal system to medical complications in rehabilitation to work and rehabilitation-this book presents all the key elements you need for clinical use, rounds, and board preparation. Expedites reference and review with a question-and-answer format, bulleted lists, mnemonics, and tips from the authors.Features a two-color page layout, "Key Points" boxes, and lists of useful web sites to enhance your referencing power.Includes a chapter containing the "Top 100 Secrets" in physical medicine and rehabilitation, enabling you to quickly review essential material.Comes in a convenient pocket size for easy access to key information.
Contents: Physiatry: The Definition, Assessment and Intervention -- Caring for Persons with Disabilities -- Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous and Musculoskeletal System -- The Rehabilitation Evaluation -- Fundamentals of Electrodiagnosis -- Essentials of Neurorehabilitation -- Rehabilitation of Organ-Based Systems -- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation -- Rehabilitation of Soft Tissue and Musculoskeletal Injury -- Rehabilitation after Systemic Disease and Injury -- Chronic Pain -- Rehabilitation in Sports and the Arts -- Work and Rehabilitation -- Developmental Milestones and Pediatric Rehabilitation -- Medical Complications in Rehabilitation -- General Therapeutics -- Physical Modalities -- Interventional Physiatry -- Orthotics and Prosthetics -- Wheelchairs -- Rehabilitation and Complementary Medicine -- Research and Statistics in PM&R.