Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 4th Edition

Build confident, practical orthopedic skills with Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 4th Edition from Orthopedics Library (Elsevier, 2016). This updated edition adds new clinical guidance, clearer learning visuals, and student resources designed to support stronger decision-making in patient care.

Key benefits

• NEW Differential Diagnosis and Emergent Conditions helps you recognize how similar symptoms can hide potentially dangerous pathologies and when re-evaluation by the supervising therapist may be needed.
• NEW Musculoskeletal Imaging explains the types of musculoskeletal imaging used during examination of musculoskeletal injuries in clear, basic terms.
• NEW Orthopedic Management Concepts Specific to Women covers issues, pathology, and progression of women’s health concerns as they relate to physical rehabilitation.
• NEW full-color design and illustrations improve clarity of anatomy and procedural drawings to support learning of key concepts.
• NEW “Important Concepts” highlights offer useful tips and tricks for patient practice.
• Student resources on the Evolve companion website include critical thinking applications, weblinks to related sites, and references with links to Medline® abstracts.

Who this is for

This book is for physical therapist assistant students and practitioners who want a structured, updated foundation in orthopedic management—especially around differential diagnosis, imaging basics, and orthopedic concepts related to women’s health—while using supportive learning tools and companion resources.

Details

• Edition: 4
• Authors: Robert C. Manske
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Published Date: 2016

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