Musculoskeletal Interventions: Techniques for Therapeutic Exercise - Hardcover

Voight, Michael; Hoogenboom, Barbara; Prentice, William

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071457682 ISBN 13: 9780071457682

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2007

Synopsis

The definitive, A-to-Z overview of evidence-based rehab programs using therapeutic exercise

In this exceptional evidence-and-guide-based, clinically-oriented resource, you'll learn everything you need to know about the design, implementation, and supervision of therapeutic exercise programs for orthopedic injuries and disorders. The book's logical five-part organization begins with an instructive look at the foundations of the rehabilitation process, then covers the treatment of physiologic impairments during rehabilitation; rehabilitation tools; intervention strategies; and special considerations for specific patient populations.

Features

• Helpful review of the foundations of the rehabilitation process, thorough coverage of managing the healing process through rehabilitation, and an algorithm-based approach to musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Complete survey of rehabilitation tools, from isokinetics, aquatic therapy, and orthotics, to a four-step clinical model for the essentials of functional exercise
• Full chapters on functional progressions and functional testing and unique coverage of core stabilization training, impaired function, and impaired muscular control
• Unique coverage of a functional movement screen
• A practical system for history-taking and scanning
• Unique coverage of how to treat special segments of the population, including geriatric and pediatric patients, amputees, and the active female
• An easy-to-follow body region approach to intervention strategies
• Handy appendices covering the American College of Sports Medicine position statements on strength training and fitness development
• An abundance of study-enhancing illustrations, plus clinical pearls and protocols designed to speed clinical decision making

About this title

Review:

"It is evident from the breadth of content and clinical relevance that the contributing authors bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the book....This is a useful reference for physical therapy instructors and students, introducing a comprehensive approach to the management of musculoskeletal dysfunction comparable in utility to other standards in the field. It also is a ready reference on the bookshelf of physical therapists new to or practicing in the realm of orthopedic physical therapy. 3 Stars."--"Doody's Review Service"

Synopsis:

Incorporate the latest, most effective therapeutic exercise techniques into your patients' rehabilitation programs. "Musculoskeltal Interventions: Techniques for Therapeutic Exercise" offers complete evidence-and-guide-based coverage of the design, implementation, and supervision of rehabilitation programs for orthopedic injuries and disorders. Hundreds of illustrations and numerous clinical pearls, algorithms, and protocol grids make this an essential resource for any practitioner or physical therapy student.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0071457682
• ISBN 13: 9780071457682
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 800