Physiotherapy In Orthopaedics

Drawing on their many years of experience in various orthopaedic settings, the authors of this valuable resource describe how to apply clinical reasoning to a diverse range of patient problems. The content of the book progresses logically from normal to abnormal findings and from simple to complex conditions. Engaging case studies and self-assessment sections help readers develop a reasoned and logical approach to the management of orthopaedic patients. Chapter summaries emphasize key areas of importance. Case studies illustrate problem-solving approaches and demonstrate how to manage specific client groups. Objectives and prerequisites are included for each section, alerting readers to what they should know before and after reading. Reading and practice assignments include recommended prerequisite knowledge and experience. Well-illustrated text includes line diagrams, photographs, and radiographs to clarify important concepts. New chapters on Hydrotherapy and Gait present current knowledge on these areas. Chapters have been updated to include more information on the upper limb. Chapters on Decision Making and Clinical Reasoning in Orthopaedics and Gait Analysis in the Clinical Situation have been thoroughly updated and revised.

This new book is based on Cash's Textbook of Orthopaedics and Rheumatology. It covers General Topics, Orthopaedic Disorders, Paediatric Conditions, and Treatment Options. Orthopaedic Physiotherapy has been completely updated and now features a new larger format, 2-colour throughout, and more than 270 illustrations. The contents have been updated to bring this book totally up to date with current practice. An important feature of this new well-written book is the section on treatment options. Seven chapters cover the entire range of new and established treatment options, such as isokinetic dynamometry, and introduces NAGS, SNAGS, and MWMs. * The two-colour design highlights important information -- readers can access it fast! * Helpful chapter outlines summarise upcoming content information. * Discusses new concepts in physiotherapy treatment that help the reader apply appropriate treatment methods to each client. * More than 130 new and redrawn artworks. * New larger format. * Seven chapters covering new concepts in physiotherapy treatment. Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-491-3

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy is one of the major specialties of the art and the science of physiotherapy. It plays a vital role in the rehabilitation of the physically handicapped. There are a large number of books on orthopaedics and physiotherapy, but they all deal with these subjects as a separate entity. There is not even a single book that provides the overall picture of the total therapeutic management. This book, the first of its kind, fills the gap. About the Author : - Vijaya D. Joshi, (MD) Professor & Head, Terna Medical College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Formerely, Professor of Physiology, Seth G. S. Medical College, Parel , Mumbai, India.

This book will provide all junior physiotherapists with the skills necessary to begin their clinical work with patients who have just undergone orthopaedic surgery. This book: * is thoroughly researched and well referenced providing you with all the evidence upon which to build your treatments and protocols * is very practical and has a step-by-step approach showing you how to plan your treatment regimes for your patients * will show you how to select the best treatment options * is well illustrated with clear diagrams and pictures explaining the points made in the text * will assist you and help you to develop your practical skills in addition to your clinical reasoning skills and your orthopaedic knowledge base An essential text for those just beginning their clinical experience whether a student or newly qualified physiotherapist. * Covers the essential in-patient physiotherapy management of common surgical orthopaedic conditions * Assists students with their practical skills in addition to their clinical reasoning skills and their orthopaedic knowledge base * Very practical in its approach and steps students through procedures that are commonplace and routine for more qualified physiotherapists

Can prove an outstanding source of reference for clinical physiotherapists, Structured in accord of undergraduate and postgraduate phsyiotherapy course curriculums, Numerous illustrations, flowcharts and pictorial presentations have been used so as to make the reader clearly understand the concepts, Facile language makes this typical subject easy to understand even for naïve readers, Covering a wide range of topics to develop necessary knowledge and skill for planning appropriate management. Book jacket.

Covers a range of orthopaedic topics, emphasizing patient cases, evaluation and treatment. Now in its second edition, this text includes new chapters on lumbar rotational mobilization, soft tissue mobilization and orthopaedic problems in the neurologic patient.

Orthopedic rehabilitation –See, Understand, Apply This practical guide tells you everything you need to know about interdisciplinary aftercare and rehabilitation following orthopedic operations in the area of the extremities and the spine: concise information about surgical procedures, medical aftercare guidelines and physiotherapeutic treatment concepts for all stages of rehabilitation, based on the many years of interdisciplinary experience of physiotherapists and specialists in sports orthopedics.