Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

The second edition of this title, which has become the standard subspecialty book, has been updated in line with current research and advances in orthopaedic physical therapy. It covers the broad spectrum of orthopaedic topics emphasizing patient cases, evaluation, and treatment. Mechanics and anatomy receive special emphasis. Important areas like soft tissue mobilization and orthopaedic problems in the neurologic patient are thoroughly discussed. Features: * every chapter meticulously updated * more in-depth coverage of traditional evaluation approaches * chapter on the wrist completely rewritten with contributions from leading occupational and physical therapists * new chapters added on Orthopaedic Problems in the Neurologic Patient , Lumba Rotational Mobilization , and Soft Tissue Mobilization
* includes case studies featuring a problem solving approach