Orthopaedics For The Physical Therapist Assistant (Paperback)

Orthopaedics For The Physical Therapist Assistant Provides The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Student With A Broad Overview Of Orthopaedics. This Comprehensive Text Describes The Anatomy And Biomechanics Of Each Area Of The Spine, Pelvis, And TMJ. Working From This Foundation, Detailed Explanations On The Re-Evaluation And Treatment Of Each Of The Various Areas Are Given With An Emphasis On Techniques That Are Evidence-Based. Features - An Eclectic Approach Tying In Anatomy, Therapeutic Exercise And Kinesiology To The Examination And Pathology Of Each Of The Joints - Terminology Following The Guide To Physical Therapist Practice - Special Chapters On Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Manual Therapy, And Women'S Health. - End-Of-Chapter Questions For Student Review And Assessment - More Than 700 Illustrations, Tables, Figures, And Photographs - An Image Bank With Full-Color Photos * Five Appendixes Include A Guide To Conduct For Physical Therapist Assistants, Documentation, Commonly Used Abbreviations, Common Laboratory Values, And Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Terms And Techniques. Instructor Resources: Powerpoint Slides, Testbank, Image Bank With Color Photos