Author |
: Gary A. Shankman |
Publisher |
: Elsevier Health Sciences |
Total Pages |
: 535 |
Release |
: 2010-10-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780323291590 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0323291597 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant - E-Book by : Gary A. Shankman
Download or read book Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant - E-Book written by Gary A. Shankman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 30 new contributors participated in this new edition, allowing you to learn from experts in each field. Unique! Rheumatic Disorders chapter covers disorders such as arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, and systemic lupus erythematosus, including pathophysiology, a description of the inflammation, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Unique! Pain and Pain Syndromes chapter covers types of pain, pain mechanisms, its measurement, and its management. Unique! Bracing, Orthotics, and Prosthetics chapter outlines the types of materials used to construct braces, orthotics, and prosthetics; the use of each unit by anatomic area; their biomechanics; the indications and contraindications for each; as well as an introduction to amputation.