Product Description

The most comprehensive text for the core orthopaedics course required in all physical therapy programs! Includes all of the necessary information to provide a high level of care to patients with any musculoskeletal dysfunction by integrating anatomy and biomechanics with treatment strategies. Features case studies, extensive illustrations, and guidelines from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), which are integrated throughout.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #373441 in Books
• Published on: 2004-03-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 1280 pages

From the Back Cover
COVERS ALL ORTHOPAEDIC REHABILITATION NEEDS IN ONE BOOK

This textbook offers a breadth and quality of coverage not previously available to therapists. Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention provides students and practitioners with a valuable resource.

A Unique Combination of Assets
*Examination, evaluation, and intervention in one book
*Differential diagnosis, an in-depth chapter essential for evaluating direct-access patients
*Evidence-based focus — examination techniques and interventions clearly supported by published clinical studies
*Integration of APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice
*Variety of treatment strategies reflecting the leading philosophies and the latest research
*In-depth coverage of therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, and functional training
*Intervention implications of the various stages of healing, plus postsurgical rehabilitation
*Concepts and assessment of function—full chapter
*Anatomy and assessment of CNS and peripheral nerves—full chapter
*Chapter on gait assessment
*Analysis and integration of upper and lower kinetic chains and their relationship to impairment
*Coverage of anatomy, biomechanics, and objective and subjective examination of the spine, pelvis, and each joint of the extremities

This comprehensive, well-illustrated text offers you all the information necessary to provide a high level of care to patients. Both students and clinicians of any level can use this book as a resource for an accurate biomechanical assessment and specific treatment plan design. Case studies and review questions are included.

About the Author
Mark Dutton, PT is a physical therapist with Allegheny General Hospital, West Penn Health System (WPAHS). He is also an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

Customer Reviews

Good buy
This is a great buy. Not very practical for day-to-day use. I prefer Hoppenfeld and Pocket Guide to Musculoskeletal Diagnosis for a practical physical exam. And the Pocket Guide to MSK Dx is also good for history taking. But Dutton is a good buy for a reference book and has some good info in it.

Great Reference book
Of the many textbook I have had to purchase and read I found the information in this one to be very accessible. The information is categorized in a straightforward manner which helps when cross referencing.

Good, not great
Good review. I would recommend it, but maybe not worth the money.