Orthopaedics for the Physical Therapist AssistantOrthopaedics for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student with a broad overview of orthopaedics. This comprehensive text describes the anatomy and biomechanics of each area of the spine, pelvis, and TMJ. Working from this foundation, detailed explanations on the re-evaluation and treatment of each of the various areas are given with an emphasis on techniques that are evidence-based. Features • An eclectic approach tying in anatomy, therapeutic exercise and kinesiology to the examination and pathology of each of the joints • Terminology following the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice • Special chapters on pediatrics, geriatrics, manual therapy, and women’s health. • Case studies to illustrate key topics • End-of-chapter questions for student review and assessment • More than 700 illustrations, tables, figures, and photographs • An Image Bank with full-color photos Instructor Resources: PowerPoint Slides, TestBank, Image Bank with color photos |
Contents
Therapeutic Exercise | 205 |
The Joints | 257 |
Special Considerations | 603 |
Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant | 689 |
American Physical Therapy Associations Documentation Guidelines | 693 |
Commonly Used Abbreviations in Orthopaedics | 695 |
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