Case Files: Physical Therapy: Orthopedics, Second Edition

This accessible resource is filled with case studies that illustrate the critical concepts you need to build and enhance your skills in orthopedic physical therapy. Each case includes a discussion of the health condition, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, plan of care and interventions, evidence-based practice recommendations, and references. NPTE-style review questions accompanying each case reinforce your learning.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 576 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2023
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Sharpen your critical thinking skills and prepare for real-world practice with clinical cases! This comprehensive resource is packed with case studies that showcase the essential concepts you must grasp and refine in orthopedic physical therapy. Each case features a detailed discussion of the health condition, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, plan of care, interventions, evidence-based practice recommendations, and references. NPTE-style review questions accompanying each case reinforce your learning.

Featuring the expertise of leading clinicians, researchers, and academics, this edition presents over three dozen cases, including comprehensive coverage of first-time topics such as blood flow restriction, dry needling, thoracic spine manipulation, and exercise for chronic low back pain.

By immersing yourself in these realistic scenarios, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of orthopedic physical therapy and develop the skills necessary to provide effective and compassionate care to your patients. Whether you're a student, practicing therapist, or healthcare professional, this resource is an invaluable tool for advancing your knowledge and expertise in the field. So why wait? Start enhancing your critical thinking skills and preparing for real-world practice with clinical cases today!

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781264286003
Edition number: 2 ed