ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL THERAPY, 2/e is extensively updated and presents all modern foundations of orthopedic manual therapy, including patient management, clinical reasoning, reflective practice, and problem solving. Its comprehensive, regional approach to the body helps therapists synthesize new research, didactic knowledge, and clinical expertise. The text first systematically explains assessment, evaluation, treatment, and contraindications. Next, it offers in-depth insights into regional musculoskeletal conditions, supported by relevant anatomy, biomechanics, examination protocols, treatment techniques, and outcomes. Scientific research is analyzed to support the tests, techniques, and clinical reasoning presented. Hundreds of color images are provided, together with extensive scientific bibliographies. This edition's improvements include: new chapters on neurodynamics and soft tissue mobilization; more patient cases; greater focus on clinical decision-making; and new video procedures at www.myhealthprofessionskit.com.
Thompson. Test. (Fig. 27-30) Purpose: Patient: Clinician: Procedure: Interpretation: To identify the presence of an Achilles tendon rupture Prone with the foot off the edge of the table Standing to the side of the patient While grasping ...
Manual Therapy of the Extremities presents manual therapy techniques from a variety of perspectives.
Orthopedic Manual Therapy Diagnosis is a comprehensive and easily-accessible compendium of theory and technique related to orthopaedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) diagnosis. an up-to-date analysis of spinal examination, this is an ideal ...
"Designed to help physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students apply the basics of anatomy and progress through the evaluation, tests and measures, and interventions pursuant to the Guide to physical therapy practice.
Authored by a Michigan-based expert in the field, the third edition has been fully revised to provide the latest techniques in manual therapy. The comprehensive text is further enhanced by clinical photographs, illustrations and tables.
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Divided into eight complete chapters, ORTHOPEDIC REVIEW FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY includes information on general orthopedics, pediatric orthopedics, the spine, the upper extremity, the lower extremity, the hand and wrist, the...
Practical guidelines for exercise rehabilitation are presented with this logical and exciting work. Incorporating experience and science, this book provides new approaches and treatment principles to make what you already do more effective.
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Orthopedic Manual Therapy: An Evidence-Based Approach