The only physical rehabilitation text modeled after the concepts of the APTA’s Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition, this detailed resource provides the most complete coverage of rehabilitation across the preferred practice patterns of physical therapy all in one place! Each chapter is consistently organized to make it easy to find the information you need, with clear guidelines, examples, and summaries based on the latest clinical evidence to help you improve quality of care and ensure positive patient outcomes. In-depth, evidence-based coverage of more key content areas than any other rehabilitation resource of its kind, including orthopedics, neurology, and wound management, ensures a comprehensive understanding of rehabilitation supported by the latest clinical research. More than 65 case studies present a problem-based approach to rehabilitation and detail practical, real-world applications. Over 600 full-color illustrations clarify concepts and techniques. A FREE companion CD prepares you for practice with printable examination forms and reference lists from the text linked to Medline abstracts and reinforces understanding through interactive boards-style review questions, and vocabulary-building exercises.
"... this manual does an excellent job of merging traditional and contemporary principles of neurotherapeutic intervention, all with a practical, functional orientation.
"Physical Rehabilitation is the comprehensive, curriculum-spanning text for physical therapy students and a key reference for practicing physical therapists and other rehabilitation professionals."--Back cover
This new edition represents collaboration among orthopaedists, physical therapists, and athletic trainers. It reviews the rehabilitation needs for all types of sports injuries, stressing the treatment of the entire kinetic...
Major Nerve Injuries of the Upper Extremity Dorsal scapular Suprascapular Subscapular Long thoracic Thoracodorsal Lateral pectoral Medial pectoral MCP, Metacarpophalangeal; IF, index finger; MF, middle finger; RF, ring finger; SF, ...
Written and edited by certified rehabilitation assistants and veterinary specialists, this book equips the reader with the information needed to become a valued member of a veterinary rehabilitation team.
This new edition brings the ideal balance of evidence and practical instruction to the learning and practice of physical agents in rehabilitation.
The 6th Edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the art and science of rehabilitation practice today.
This essential handbook provides clinicians with a summary of contraindications and precautions to review before treating patients seeking physical rehabilitation. This detailed resource discusses all of the contraindications in one...
Accomplishments of the first meeting included creation of a national organization, the American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association, and election of the first president, Mary McMillan.14 According to the first constitution, ...
... Lowell, Massachusetts; Paul Coppens, former Director of Media Services, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts; Christopher F. Lenney, University Photographer, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York; Jason Torres, ...