Orthopaedics for the physical therapist assistant
By: Mark Dutton, PT, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh ; content review, Debra A. Belcher, PT, DPT, Associate Professor, PTA Program, Sinclair Community College
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Sudbury, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 733
ISBN-13: 9780763797553
Copyright date: 2012
Subjects: Diseases; Allied health personnel; Musculoskeletal system; Methods; Physical therapy; Orthopedics; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Therapy; Wounds and Injuries; Orthopedic Procedures; Physical Therapy Modalities; Allied Health Personnel
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Orthopedic management; title: The musculoskeletal system; title: The nervous system; title: Kinesiology; title: Tissue repair; title: Manual modalities; title: Physical agents and mechanical modalities; title: Therapeutic exercise; title: Improving range of motion and flexibility; title: Improving muscle performance; title: Improving balance; title: The vertebral column; title: The cervical spine and temporomandibular joint; title: The thoracic spine; title: The lumbar spine and sacroiliac joint; title: The shoulder complex; title: The elbow complex; title: The wrist and hand; title: The hip; title: The knee joint complex; title: The ankle and foot; title: Pediatrics; title: Geriatrics; title: Women's health; title: Gait and posture.