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