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Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets Summary

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets by Jeffrey D. Placzek, MD, PT (Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Oakland University, Rochester Resident Physician, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan)

Unlock the secrets to passing the Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (OCS) exam with this comprehensive Q&A review! Offering a unique question-and-answer format, Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets, 4th Edition helps you build the knowledge and skills needed to pass orthopaedic and sports certification specialty exams. The book introduces basic physical therapy concepts and then covers different healing modalities, clinical specialties, and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as those to the shoulder, hand, wrist, spine, and knee. From a team of PT experts led by Jeffrey D. Placzek and David A. Boyce, this review also serves as a useful reference for practitioners who wish to provide the latest in evidence-based care. Coverage of topics found on the orthopedic specialty exam makes this a valuable resource for study and review. Wide scope of orthopedic coverage includes specialties ranging from anterior knee pain to X-ray imaging, featuring topics such as therapeutic dry needling plus functional movement screening and assessment. Annotated references provide a useful tool for further reading and research. Review questions are consistent with the level of difficulty encountered on the orthopedic or sports specialty examinations. Evidence-based content is based on the latest orthopedic research. Clinical tips provide guidance for a variety of physical therapy tasks and situations. Charts, tables, and algorithms summarize information in logical, quick-reference frameworks. NEW! Updated content reflects contemporary practice standards and provides the current information you need to pass the Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (OCS) examination. NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. NEW! Updated references ensure that information is based on the latest scientific literature.

Table of Contents

4th edition Table of Contents TBD: 3rd edition Table of Contents: Section I BASIC SCIENCE 1 Muscle Structure and Function 2 Biomechanics 3 Soft Tissue Injury and Repair 4 Bone Injury and Repair 5 Exercise Physiology Section II DISEASE PROCESSES 6 Arthritis 7 Deep Venous Thrombosis 8 Complex Regional Pain Syndromes Section III ELECTROTHERAPY AND MODALITIES 9 Cryotherapy and Moist Heat 10 Electrotherapy 11 Iontophoresis, Ultrasound, Phonophoresis, and Laser Therapy Section 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 Section 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 Section 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 Section 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 Section 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 Section IX THE SACROILIAC JOINT 62 Functional Anatomy of the Sacroiliac Joint 63 Sacroiliac Dysfunction Section 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 Section 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 Section 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

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NGR9780323846578
9780323846578
0323846572
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets by Jeffrey D. Placzek, MD, PT (Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Oakland University, Rochester Resident Physician, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan)
New
Paperback
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
2024-04-11
752
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