Orthopaedics for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Description

Orthopaedics for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student with a broad overview of orthopaedics as it relates to physical therapy. This is the first book to combine kinesiology, orthopedic management, and therapeutic exercise; tying in the anatomy and kinesiology to the examination and pathology of each of the joints. This comprehensive text describes the anatomy and biomechanics of each area of the spine, pelvis, and TMJ. Working from this foundation, detailed explanations on the re-evaluation and treatment of each of the various areas are given with an emphasis on techniques that are evidence-based. This text also includes chapters on pediatrics, geriatrics, manual therapy, and women’s health. Each chapter includes learning objectives, key terms, key point boxes, a summary, suggested readings, references, and end-of-chapter review questions to test the students understanding of the material.

Features

• An eclectic approach tying in anatomy, therapeutic exercise and kinesiology to the examination and pathology of each of the joints
• Terminology following the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice
• Special chapters on pediatrics, geriatrics, manual therapy, and women’s health.
• Case studies to illustrate key topics
• End-of-chapter questions for student review and assessment
• More than 700 illustrations, tables, figures, and photographs
• An Image Bank with full-color photos

Instructor Resources: PowerPoint Slides, TestBank, Image Bank with color photos
Student Resources: Companion Web site

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Orthopaedic Management
Chapter 2 The Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 3 The Nervous System
Chapter 4 Kinesiology
Chapter 5 Tissue Repair
Chapter 6 Manual Modalities
Chapter 7 Physical Agents and Mechanical Modalities
Chapter 8 Improving Range of Motion and Flexibility
Chapter 9 Improving Muscle Performance
Chapter 10 Improving Balance
Chapter 11 The Cervical Spine and Temporomandibular Joint
Chapter 12 The Thoracic Spine
Chapter 13 The Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint
Chapter 14 The Shoulder Complex
Chapter 15 The Elbow Complex
Chapter 16 The Wrist and Hand
Chapter 17 The Hip
Chapter 18 The Knee Joint Complex
Chapter 19 The Ankle and Foot
Chapter 20 Pediatrics
Chapter 21 Geriatrics
Chapter 22 Women's Health
Chapter 23 Gait and Posture

Author

Mark Dutton, PT-Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Mark Dutton is a Physical Therapist at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He has over 20 years of experience in practice and has authored several academic physical therapy textbooks.