Orthopaedic physiotherapy

• Main Author: Tidswel, Marian (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: St. Louis Mosby 1998
• Subjects: Otrhopedics; Pediatric Otrhopedics; Otrhopedics > in infancy & childhood; Physical Therapy
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• Physical Description: v, 290 pages illustrations (some colour) 26 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780723425922; 0723425922

This dynamic new textbook is one of four new books based on Cash's Textbook series. Originally published in 1984, Orthopaedic Physiotherapy has been completely updated and now features a new larger format, 2-colour throughout and over 270 fantastic illustrations. Four sections cover General Topics, Orthopaedic Disorders, Paediatric Conditions and Treatment Options. The contents have been updated to bring the book totally up to date with current practice. A key feature of this well written new book is the totally new section on treatment options. Seven chapters cover the entire range of new and established treatment options, such as isokinetic dynamometry and introduces NAGS, SNAGS, MWMs.The book is well referenced and will be an invaluable tool for all physiotherapy students and practicing physiotherapists with a special interest in orthopaedics. * The two-colour design highlights important information -- readers can access it fast! * Helpful chapter outlines summarise upcoming content information. * Discusses new concepts in physiotherapy treatment that help the reader apply appropriate treatment methods to each client. * More than 130 new and redrawn artworks. * New larger format. * Seven chapters covering new concepts in physiotherapy treatment. Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-491-3