Release Date: 01 January, 2003
Hardcover
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From Book News, Inc.
This clinical guide collects examination techniques, classification systems, differential diagnoses, treatment options, and rehabilitation protocols for common non-operative and post-operative musculoskeletal problems. The 50 contributions are arranged into ten chapters by anatomic region, and are accompanied by black and white photographs. The second edition adds a entire chapter on sports injuries, such as groin strain and aquatic therapy.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Description
The 2nd Edition of this respected reference continues to provide state-of-the-art, practical guidance on the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with orthopaedic problems. Organized by anatomic region, this resource covers everything from initial examination and differential diagnosis...through treatment and postoperative rehabilitation. Its user-friendly organization offers fast access to protocols developed by internationally recognized othopaedists as well as physical and occupational therapists.
Book Info
Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX. Text provides a comprehensive guide to the rehabilitation of non-operative and post-operative musculoskeletal problems. Features step-by-step protocols, evaluations, treatments, algorithms and effective techniques. Previous edition: c1996. DNLM: Orthopedics--methods.
About the Author
Steven B. Brotzman, MD, Assistant Professor, Texas A&M System Health Science Center Adjunct Professor, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Department of Kinesiology, Division 1 Team Physician, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX Rating 5.0
Congratulations Brent & Kevin!!! A really excellent work!The new edition 2003 of this book compared with the old one of 1996, has a lot of new chapters in rehabilitation with a lot of photos of rehabilitation exercises and methods writting by an excellent, well - known physical therapist Kevin Wilk. It covers a lot of topics in modern Orthopaedic rehabilitation. With personal experiences of 25 years treating patients, I recomend this book to all Physical Therapists in Greece!!!Awesome orthopedic referenceThis book is an awesome reference for outpatient rehab progression. Provides conservative through aggresive rehab protocols. Allows for comparison of various protocolsThis is an outstanding reference of rehabilitation protocolsClinical Orthopedic Rehabilitation offers numerous protocols for specific injuries and surgical techniques. It is an excellent supplement to basic rehabilitation books. Information on the basic principles of rehabilitation is limited but it a great tool for an experienced certified athletic trainer or physical therapist to use in developing and implementing protocols. It is also written and referenced by leaders in the field of orthopedics, offering a few different protocols for each injury/surgical technique discussed. |
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