Musculoskeletal Interventions: Techniques for Therapeutic Exercise - Hardcover

Voight, Michael; Hoogenboom, Barbara; Prentice, William

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ISBN 10: 0071457682 ISBN 13: 9780071457682

Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2007

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Book by Prentice William Voight Michael Hoogenboom Barbara

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"It is evident from the breadth of content and clinical relevance that the contributing authors bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the book...This is a useful reference for physical therapy instructors and students, introducing a comprehensive approach to the management of musculoskeletal dysfunction comparable in utility to other standards in the field. It also is a ready reference on the bookshelf of physical therapists new to or practicing in the realm of orthopedic physical therapy. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service Doody's 20081120

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The definitive, A-to-Z overview of evidence-based rehab programs using therapeutic exercise

In this exceptional evidence-and-guide-based, clinically-oriented resource, you'll learn everything you need to know about the design, implementation, and supervision of therapeutic exercise programs for orthopedic injuries and disorders. The book's logical five-part organization begins with an instructive look at the foundations of the rehabilitation process, then covers the treatment of physiologic impairments during rehabilitation; rehabilitation tools; intervention strategies; and special considerations for specific patient populations.

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• Helpful review of the foundations of the rehabilitation process, thorough coverage of managing the healing process through rehabilitation, and an algorithm-based approach to musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Complete survey of rehabilitation tools, from isokinetics, aquatic therapy, and orthotics, to a four-step clinical model for the essentials of functional exercise
• Full chapters on functional progressions and functional testing and unique coverage of core stabilization training, impaired function, and impaired muscular control
• Unique coverage of a functional movement screen
• A practical system for history-taking and scanning
• Unique coverage of how to treat special segments of the population, including geriatric and pediatric patients, amputees, and the active female
• An easy-to-follow body region approach to intervention strategies
• Handy appendices covering the American College of Sports Medicine position statements on strength training and fitness development
• An abundance of study-enhancing illustrations, plus clinical pearls and protocols designed to speed clinical decision making

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• Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0071457682
• ISBN 13: 9780071457682
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 800