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The most comprehensive text for the core orthopaedics course required in all physical therapy programs! Includes all of the necessary information to provide a high level of care to patients with any musculoskeletal dysfunction by integrating anatomy and biomechanics with treatment strategies. Features case studies, extensive illustrations, and guidelines from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), which are integrated throughout.
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Dutton (Allegheny General Hospital, field faculty, U. of Pittsburgh) has compiled a comprehensive text that will be useful for students and practitioners. The fundamentals of orthopedics are described in an initial section, where the musculoskeletal tissue system, nervous system, biomechanics of movement, healing process, manual techniques, and gait analysis are among the topics. Three sections describe in detail the different parts of the body, with guidelines for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. Boxes with clinical pearls and other information, as well as review questions are included throughout. Two chapters are devoted to postsurgical rehabilitation. The text is well illustrated with b&w drawings and photographs. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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