Physiotherapy in Orthopaedics
A Problem-Solving Approach
- 2nd Edition - May 13, 2005
- Authors: Karen Atkinson, Fiona J. Coutts, Anne-Marie Hassenkamp
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 0 7 4 0 6 - 6
Drawing on their many years of experience in various orthopaedic settings, the authors of this valuable resource describe how to apply clinical reasoning to a diverse range of… Read more
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Drawing on their many years of experience in various orthopaedic settings, the authors of this valuable resource describe how to apply clinical reasoning to a diverse range of patient problems. The content of the book progresses logically from normal to abnormal findings and from simple to complex conditions. Engaging case studies and self-assessment sections help readers develop a reasoned and logical approach to the management of orthopaedic patients.
- Chapter summaries emphasize key areas of importance.
- Case studies illustrate problem-solving approaches and demonstrate how to manage specific client groups.
- Objectives and prerequisites are included for each section, alerting readers to what they should know before and after reading.
- Reading and practice assignments include recommended prerequisite knowledge and experience.
- Well-illustrated text includes line diagrams, photographs, and radiographs to clarify important concepts.
Physiotherapy students, newly qualified staff, senior level II physiotherapists working in orthopaedics, nurses, occupational therapists, undergraduate medical students
1. Introduction to Problem Solving
2. Changes in the Musculoskeletal System
3. Recognition of Change in the Musculoskeletal System:Assessment
4. Decision Making and Clinical Reasoning in Orthopaedics
5. Management of Fractures
6. Soft Tissue Injuries
7. Rheumatic Conditions
8. Total Joint Replacement
9. Bone Diseases
10. Gait Analysis in the Clinical Situation
11. Hydrotherapy
2. Changes in the Musculoskeletal System
3. Recognition of Change in the Musculoskeletal System:Assessment
4. Decision Making and Clinical Reasoning in Orthopaedics
5. Management of Fractures
6. Soft Tissue Injuries
7. Rheumatic Conditions
8. Total Joint Replacement
9. Bone Diseases
10. Gait Analysis in the Clinical Situation
11. Hydrotherapy
- Edition: 2
- Published: May 13, 2005
- Language: English
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Karen Atkinson
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer, School of Health and Bioscience, University of East London, LondonFC
Fiona J. Coutts
Affiliations and expertise
Lecturer, Queen Margaret University College, EdinburghAH
Anne-Marie Hassenkamp
Affiliations and expertise
Superintendent Physiotherapist, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, Middlesex