Overview

This dynamic new textbook is one of four new books based on Cash's Textbook series. Originally published in 1984, Orthopaedic Physiotherapy has been completely updated and now features a new larger format, 2-colour throughout and over 270 fantastic illustrations. Four sections cover General Topics, Orthopaedic Disorders, Paediatric Conditions and Treatment Options. The contents have been updated to bring the book totally up to date with current practice. A key feature of this well written new book is the totally new section on treatment options. Seven chapters cover the entire range of new and established treatment options, such as isokinetic dynamometry and introduces NAGS, SNAGS, MWMs.The book is well referenced and will be an invaluable tool for all physiotherapy students and practicing physiotherapists with a special interest in orthopaedics. Features: * Clear 2-colour design for easy access of information * Comprehensive and up to date, keeping the reader totally up to date with current teaching trends as well as current practice * Includes chapter outlines, which summarise chapter content * Offers new concepts in physiotherapy treatment to enable the reader to apply different treatment methods to suit their clients.

Full Product Details

Author:   Marian Tidswell
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   Revised ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.730kg
ISBN:  

9780723425922

ISBN 10:   0723425922
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   07 October 1998
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

GENERAL TOPICS 1. Bone and Joint Pathology 2. Fractures - Clinical 3. The Mechanics of Lower Limb Orthoses ORTHOPAEDIC DISORDERS 4. Surgery for Spinal Disorders 5. Surgery for Lower Limb Arthritis in the Adult 6. Physiotherapy Following Surgery of the Lower Limb 7. Surgery to the Upper Limb 8. Rehabilitation following Upper Limb Surgery 9. Osteoporosis PAEDIATRIC CONDITIONS 10. Childhood Disorders of the Hip and Inequality of Leg Length 11. Diagnosis and Orthopaedic Management of Gait Probes 12. Degeneration of the Lumber Spine 13. Spinal Deformities TREATMENT OPTIONS 14. Examination of A Musculoskeletal Condition 15. Analysing the Case History of a Musculoskeletal Patient 16. Functional Restoration Programme 17. The Neuromusculoskeletal Environmental Interactions Concept 18. Isokinetics 19. Return to Fitness 20. An Introduction to NAGS, SNAGS, MWMs

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