Dutton''s Orthopedic Survival Guide: Managing Common Conditions

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About the book

The quick-reference guide PT students and clinicians need for the comprehensive examination, evaluation, and intervention of the orthopedic outpatient

Perfect for student affiliations!

This go-anywhere clinical companion is specifically designed to provide physical therapy students and clinicians with the clear, step-by-step guidance they need to formulate a physical therapy diagnosis, determine a prognosis, and plan appropriate intervention strategies. Covering the most commonly seen conditions, Orthopedic Survival Guide strikes just the right balance between examination and treatment and provides valuable introductory material on anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics.

The learning aids you need to successfully work with patients and help them return to normal function:

•Clinical pearls highlight must-know points
•Quick-reference tables and illustrations encapsulate important information
•A hierarchical series of therapeutic exercises based on patient tolerance concludes each of the body area chapters to help you formulate appropriate treatment plans
•Common diagnoses are described based on their common subjective and objective findings, confirmatory tests, differential diagnosis, recommended intervention, and prognosis

Table of contents

SECTION I - FUNDAMENTALS
Chapter 1: Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 2: The Nervous System
Chapter 3: Patient/Client Management
Chapter 4: Therapeutic Exercise
SECTION 2 - PERIPHERAL & SPINAL JOINTS
Chapter 5: The Shoulder Complex
Chapter 6: The Elbow Complex
Chapter 7: The Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
Chapter 8: The Hip Joint
Chapter 9: The Knee Joint Complex
Chapter 10: The Ankle and Foot Complex
Chapter 11: The Cervical Complex
Chapter 12: The Thoracic Spine and Ribs
Chapter 13: The Lumbopelvic Complex
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