Orthopaedics for the Physical Therapist Assistant

by Dutton, Mark

• ISBN13: 9780763797553
• ISBN10: 0763797553
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-27
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

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. In addition to the usual topics that cover each of the joints, this book has separate chapters on pediatrics, geriatrics, manual therapy, and women#x19;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. To help illustrate topics, case studies are included as well as details about both the commonly encountered pathologies, and the more serious ones that can mimic a musculoskeletal dysfunction. The book contains over 700 illustrations and tables, including line drawings and photographs, and follows the terminology of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.Instructor Resources: PowerPoint Slides, TestBank, Image Bank with color photosStudent Resources: Companion Web site

Table of Contents

SectionI Fundamentals
Chapter1 Orthopaedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Chapter2 The Musculoskeletal System
Chapter3 The Nervous System
Chapter4 Kinesiology
Chapter5 Tissue Injury and Repair
Chapter6 Manual Modalities
Chapter7 Physical Agents and Mechanical Modalities
SectionII Therapeutic Exercise
Chapter8 Therapeutic Activities
Chapter9 Improving Range of Motion, Flexibility, and Joint Mobility
Chapter10 Improving Muscle Performance
Chapter11 Improving Balance
SectionIII The Joints
Chapter12 The Vertebral Column
Chapter13 Cervical Spine and Temporomandibular Joint
Chapter14 Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage
Chapter15 Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint
Chapter16 Shoulder Complex
Chapter17 Elbow and Forearm Complex
Chapter18 Wrist and Hand
Chapter19 Hip
Chapter20 Knee Joint Complex
Chapter21 Ankle and Foot
SectionIV Special Considerations
Chapter22 The Pediatric Orthopaedic Population
Chapter23 The Geriatric Orthopaedic Population
Chapter24 Women's Health
Chapter25 Gait and Posture
AppendixA Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant
AppendixB American Physical Therapy Association's Documentation Guidelines
AppendixC Commonly Used Abbreviations in Orthopaedics
AppendixD Common Laboratory Values
AppendixE PNF Terms and Techniques