SHARPEN YOUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND PREPARE FOR REAL-WORLD PRACTICE WITH CLINICAL CASES New in the authoritative Case Files series, Physical Therapy Case Files: Orthopaedics gives you case studies that illustrate critical concepts you need to build and enhance your skills in orthopaedic physical therapy. Each case includes a discussion of the health condition, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, plan of care and interventions, evidence-based practice recommendations, and references. NPTE-style review questions accompanying each case reinforce your learning. With Physical Therapy Case Files: Orthopaedics, everything you need to succeed in the clinic and on the NPTE is right here in your hands. 34 orthopaedic cases with National Physical Therapy Examination-style review questions help you learn best practices in the context of patient care Enhance your practice with evidence-based cases written by leading clinicians, researchers, and academics Includes evidence-based ratings for treatment plans Perfect for coursework use and NPTE preparation

Dozens of realistic orthopedic cases help physical therapy students make the transition from classroom to clinic Physical Therapy Case Files: Orthopedics delivers approximately 35 orthopedics cases that help students sharpen their critical thinking skills and prepare them for real-world practice. Clinicians will find the book to be a valuable refresher. Each case includes clinical tips, evidence-based practice recommendations, analysis, and references. Features National Physical Therapy Examination-style review questions accompany each case to prepare students for the boards Provides students with practical experience before working with patients Spares instructors from having to create their own cases Analysis of case will include remediation content, so students don't have to go a textbook for answers

Dozens of realistic cases help students make transition from classroom to clinic The Physical Therapy Case Files series gives students realistic cases designed to help them make the transition from classroom to clinical work and is an outstanding review for the specialty topics included on the American Physical Therapy Association certification exams. This evidence-based series can stand alone or is the perfect complement to textbooks for enhanced learning in the context of real patients. Each case includes clinical tips, evidence-based practice recommendations, analysis, and review questions. These cases teach students how to think through evaluation, assessment, and treatment planning. Includes 42 realistic sports medicine cases A great clinical refresher for practitioners looking to brush up on their skills

Sharpen your critical thinking skills and prepare for real-world practice with clinical cases Build and enhance your knowledge of orthopaedic physical therapy with this accessible, case-filled resource. Each case includes a discussion of the health condition, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, plan of care and interventions, evidence-based practice recommendations, and references. NPTE-style review questions accompanying each case reinforce your learning. Featuring more than three dozen cases and new content, this updated edition of Physical Therapy Case Files: Orthopaedics is an ideal resource for coursework, NPTE preparation, and in the clinic. New: Coverage of blood flow restriction, dry needling, thoracic spine manipulation, and exercise for chronic low back pain 37 orthopaedic cases with National Physical Therapy Examination-style review questions to help users learn best practices in the context of patient care Evidence-based cases written by leading clinicians, researchers, and academics Includes evidence-based ratings for treatment plans Perfect for coursework use and NPTE preparation

Thirty pediatrics physical therapy cases sharpen students’ critical thinking skills and prepare them for real-world practice This unique review features case studies that help physical therapy students successfully transition from coursework to clinical work. Each of the more than thirty cases includes a discussion of the health condition, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, plan of care, and interventions, evidence-based practice recommendations, and references. NPTE-style review questions accompany each case, reinforcing students’ learning. These case studies give students practical experience before they actually work with patients and helps build the confidence they need to succeed in real-world clinical practice. Analysis of the case includes remediation material, making the book almost completely self-contained Spares instructors from having to create their own cases as is often done

Realistic acute care cases help physical therapy students make the transition from classroom to clinic Physical Therapy Case Files: Acute Care delivers 35 acute-care cases that help students sharpen their critical thinking skills and prepare them for real-world practice. Clinicians will find the book to be a valuable refresher. Each case includes clinical tips, evidence-based practice recommendations, analysis, and references. Features National Physical Therapy Examination-style review questions accompany each case to prepare students for the boards Provides students with practical experience before working with patients Spares instructors from having to create their own cases Analysis of case includes remediation content, saving students the necessity of having to go a textbook for answers

First laying the foundation of the role of the PTA within the orthopedic plan of care, this text offers students the fundamental knowledge needed to best understand how the PT evaluates a patient. From principles of tissue healing to detailed descriptions of the most common pathologies, tests and interventions for each body region, this text prepares the PTA for best patient education and care.

Broad overview of orthopaedics for the physical therapist, consisting of a comprehense description of the anatomy and biomechanics of each area of the spine, pelvis, and TMJ, followed by 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.

Dr. James Wright, Associate Editor for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, presents this landmark publication and novel approach to orthopaedic problems and solutions. This new, evidence-based reference examines clinical options and discusses relevant research evidence to provide you with expert recommendations for best practice. The consistent chapter format and featured summary tables provide “at-a-glance access to the evidence-based literature and clinical options. Leading authorities contribute their expertise so you can apply the most effective clinical solutions to the persistent questions you encounter in your practice. The result is an outstanding resource in clinical orthopaedics, as well as a valuable framework for translating evidence into practice. Covers common and controversial clinical problems that address the full range of “nagging questions in your practice—such as the best treatment for displaced fractures of the distal radius or which DVT prophylaxis to use in joint replacement surgery. Provides a consistent chapter format that presents clinical questions with evidence-based graded recommendations for each treatment to help you make the best-informed decisions. Includes abundant summary tables that synthesize available literature and recommended clinical approaches for information “at a glance.