Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 3rd Edition
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
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Whether you’re preparing for the OCS or just want to brush up on your orthopedic knowledge, you don’t want to be without Placzek and Boyce’s new third edition of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy SECRETS. As with previous editions, SECRETS covers a variety of different physical therapy concepts, healing modalities, specialties, and orthopedic procedures to ensure you are well-prepared to pass the OCS and provide the best orthopedic therapy options for today’s patients. Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools. Each chapter features thoroughly updated content that’s entirely evidence-based and outcome-based. This ebook also features insightful anecdotes — including clinical tips, memory aids, and secrets — and helpful review tools — such as bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations — to help you thoroughly master all aspects of orthopedic physical therapy practice.
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- Coverage of topics found on the orthopedic specialty exam makes this a useful review resource for those studying for the exam.
- Clinical tips provide insightful guidance on a variety of clinical situations and tasks.
- Charts, tables, and algorithims simplify information into logical frameworks.
- Evidence-based content supports the latest orthopedic research.
- Strong chapter on the shoulder and hand succinctly presents important information on this complex topic.
- Annotated references provide a useful tool for research.
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- NEW! Completely updated content reflects the latest physical therapy guidelines.
- NEW! Electronic-only format makes this study tool completely portable and accessible on a variety of devices such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, and more.
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I. BASIC SCIENCE
1. Muscle Structure and Function
2. Biomechanics
3. Soft Tissue Injury and Repair
4. Bone Injury and Repair
5. Exercise Physiology
II. DISEASE PROCESSES
6. Arthritis
7. Deep Venous Thrombosis
8. Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
III. ELECTROTHERAPY AND MODALITIES
9. Cryotherapy and Moist Heat
10. Electrotherapy
11. Iontophoresis, Ultrasound,Phonophoresis, and Laser Therapy
IV. SPECIAL TOPICS
12. Stretching
13. Manual Therapy
14. Massage and Soft Tissue Mobilization
15. Spinal Traction
16. Normal and Pathologic Gait
17. Pharmacology in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
18. Evaluation of Medical Laboratory Tests
19. Clinical Electromyography and Nerve Conduction
20. Orthopaedic Neurology
21. Clinical Research and Data Analysis
22. Evidence-Based Practice
23. Sports Medicine
24. Differential Diagnosis and Medical Screening
25. Pediatric Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
26. Women?s Health Issues
27. Wound Healing and Management
28. Management of Chronic Pain
29. Headache
30. Functional Capacity Testing and Industrial Injury Treatment
31. Anatomy Mnemonics
32. Nutrition
33. Spinal Exercise Programs
34. Isokinetic Testing and Exercise
35. Exercise in Aging and Disease
36. Orthopaedic Radiology
V. THE SHOULDER
37. Functional Anatomy of the Shoulder
38. Shoulder Impingement and Rotator Cuff Tears
39. Shoulder Instability
40. Adhesive Capsulitis
41. Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
42. Acromioclavicular and Sternoclavicular Injuries
43. Scapulothoracic Pathology
44. Fractures of the Proximal Humerus and Humeral Shaft
45. Nerve Entrapments of the Shoulder Region
VI. THE ELBOW AND FOREARM
46. Functional Anatomy of the Elbow
47. Common Orthopaedic Elbow Dysfunction
48. Elbow Fractures and Dislocations: Patterns, Classifications, and Management
49. Nerve Entrapments of the Elbow and Forearm
VII. THE WRIST AND HAND
50. Functional Anatomy of the Wrist and Hand
51. Common Orthopaedic Dysfunction of the Wrist and Hand
52. Fractures and Dislocations of the Wrist and Hand
53. Nerve Entrapments of the Wrist and Hand
VIII. THE SPINE
54. Functional Anatomy of the Spine
55. Mechanical and Diskogenic Back Pain
56. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
57. Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
58. Scoliosis
59. Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage Dysfunction
60. Spinal Fractures and Dislocations: Patterns, Classifications, and Management
61. Temporomandibular Joint
IX. THE SACROILIAC JOINT
62. Functional Anatomy of the Sacroiliac Joint
63. Sacroiliac Dysfunction
X. THE HIP AND PELVIS
64. Functional Anatomy of the Hip and Pelvis
65. Common Orthopaedic Hip Dysfunction
66. Fractures and Dislocation of the Hip and Pelvis
67. Total Hip Arthroplasty
XI. THE KNEE
68. Functional Anatomy of the Knee
69. Patellofemoral Disorders
70. Meniscal Injuries
71. Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee
72. Total Knee Arthroplasty
73. Knee Fractures and Dislocations
74. Nerve Entrapments of the Lower Extremity
XII. THE FOOT AND ANKLE
75. Functional Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle
76. Common Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Dysfunctions
77. Fractures and Dislocations of the Foot and Ankle
78. Foot Orthoses and Shoe Design
Index