Musculoskeletal Interventions 3/E

Prentice, William E.,Voight, Michael L.,Hoogenboom, Barbara J.

ISBN 10: 0071793690 / ISBN 13: 9780071793698

Published by McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2014

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The definitive guide to designing and implementing evidence-based rehabilitation programs using therapeutic exercise -- updated in full color

A Doody's Core Title for 2015!

Musculoskeletal Interventions, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive guide to the system considerations, design, implementation, and progression of rehabilitation programs for musculoskeletal injuries and dysfunction. Encompassing many aspects of musculoskeletal rehabilitation, with contributions from many renowned authors, it focuses on the practical application of theory in a clinical setting, making it valuable to both students and experienced physical therapists. Musculoskeletal Interventions features an easy-to-follow body region and functional approach to intervention strategies and is logically divided into five sections:

Foundations of the Rehabilitation Process

• Addresses the important considerations in designing a rehabilitation program for the patient with a musculoskeletal injury
• Provides a guide-based overview of the rehabilitation process as well as an introduction to Clinical Reasoning and Algorithmic Thinking in rehabilitation

Treating Physiologic Impairments During Rehabilitation

• Presents information on various physical impairments that may need to be addressed as part of the rehabilitation process

The Tools of Rehabilitation

• Provides an overview of important rehabilitation tools and strategies
• Delivers detailed coverage of how these interventions should be incorporated into a rehabilitation program to achieve the individualized treatment goals for patients with musculoskeletal pathologies

Intervention Strategies for Specific Injuries

• Covers specific rehabilitation techniques and interventions applied to the treatment of a wide variety of regional musculoskeletal injuries, dysfunctions, and post-operative conditions

Special Consideration for Specific Patient Populations

• Discusses treatment considerations for specific patient populations, such as the geriatric patient, pediatric patient, and physically active female

This edition is enhanced by a new full-color presentation, as well as the inclusion of valuablelearning aids, such as clinical pearls, protocol grids, algorithms, learning objectives at the beginning of eachchapter, and end-of-chapter treatment guidelines and references.

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Dr. William Prentice is Professor of Exercise and Sport Science and Coordinator of the Sports Medicine Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he also serves as the Director of the NATA approved Graduate Athletic Training Education Program. He received his BS and MS from the University of Delaware and his Ph.D. in Sports Medicine and Applied Physiology from the University of Virginia. He also has a BS in Physical Therapy from the University of North Carolina. He is a Certified Member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association and has received the Sayers A. "Bud" Miller Distinguished Athletic Trainer Educator Award and the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award from the NATA. In 2004 he was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame. Dr. Prentice served as the Athletic Trainer for the Women's Soccer Program, which has won eighteen NCAA National Championships. He teaches graduate courses in sports medicine and athletic training. Dr. Prentice is the author of nine best-selling texts in athletic training, sports medicine, and health-related fitness.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Musculoskeletal Interventions 3/E
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: 3rd Edition