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; gaitand 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. Flexibility4. Strength5. 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: Common Medications in Orthopedics13. Concepts of Orthopedic PharmacologyPart IV: Mobilization And Biomechanics14. Fundamentals of Gait15. Concepts ofJoint Mobilization16. Biomechanical Basis for MovementPart V: Management of Orthopedic Conditions by Region17. Orthopedic Management of the Ankle, Foot, and Toes18. Orthopedic Management of the Knee19. Orthopedic Management of the Hip and Pelvis20. Orthopedic Management of the Lumbar, Thoracic, and Cervical Spine21. Orthopedic Management of the Shoulder22. Orthopedic Management of the Elbow23. Orthopedic Management of the Wrist and HandPart VI: Management of Orthopedic Conditions by Affliction NEW!24. Orthopedic Management of Rheumatic Disorders NEW!25. Orthopedic Management of Pain and Pain Syndromes NEW!26. Orthopedic Management of Bracing, Orthotics, and Prosthetics NEW!AppendicesA: Commonly Used Medications in OrthopedicsB: 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: 978-0-323-05669-4
• Editorial: Mosby-Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 536
• Fecha Publicación: 12/11/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés