Foundations of Orthopedic Physical Therapy

A tool for students, educators, and clinicians, Foundations of Orthopedic Physical Therapy contains the latest literature in orthopedic physical therapy and guides readers through all elements of orthopedic assessment and treatment.

Drs. Harvey Wallmann and Robert Donatelli offer a contemporary, evidence-based approach, working to address the topics that influence clinical decisions when developing rehabilitation and exercise programs. The text is consistent with the concepts and terminology presented in the APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice 3.0 and reviews the clinical practice guidelines for different conditions and body regions with an explanation of different levels of evidence.

Foundations of Orthopedic Physical Therapy emphasizes a comprehensive method to assessment that produces treatment guidelines instead of rigid protocols and incorporates basic principles of evaluation, examination, and clinical reasoning. Each chapter contains author comments focusing on their perception of an effective patient intervention, evidence-based support for their decisions, and illustrative client case studies featuring unique and diverse patients who require specific interventions related to their orthopedic issues.

Five main areas are addressed:

• Foundations of orthopedic rehabilitation
• Upper extremity
• Lower extremity
• Spinal column
• Special topics in orthopedic rehabilitation

Foundations of Orthopedic Physical Therapy is the perfect guide for students intending to work with the orthopedic population in the treatment and intervention of injuries, pathologies, and disorders, or practicing physical therapists who want to expand their knowledge.

Table of Contents:

Part I Foundations of Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Chapter 1 Trauma and Inflammation of Soft Tissue: Rehabilitation and Wound Healing and Remodeling of Collagen

Chapter 2 Peripheral and Central Nervous System Reflex Testing: Neurodynamic Testing and Treatment for the Spine and Extremities

Chapter 3 Symptom Investigation: Screening for Medical Conditions

Part II Upper Extremity

Chapter 4 Upper Quarter Systems Review and Referred Pain Patterns

Chapter 5 Normal Mechanics, Dysfunction, Evaluation, and Treatment of the Shoulder

Chapter 6 Dysfunction, Evaluation, and Treatment of the Elbow

Chapter 7 Dysfunction, Evaluation, and Treatment of the Wrist and Hand

Part III Lower Extremity

Chapter 8 Lower Quarter Systems Review, Postural Assessment, and Referred Pain Patterns

Chapter 9 Dysfunction, Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of the Hip Complex: Nonsurgical and Surgical

Chapter 10 Dysfunction, Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of the Knee: Nonsurgical and Surgical

Chapter 11 Foot and Ankle: Anatomy, Mechanics, and Rehabilitation

Chapter 12 The Effectiveness of Manual Therapy: Histological and Physiological Effects

Part IV Spinal Column

Chapter 13 Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of the Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spine

Chapter 14 Physical Therapy Management of Temporomandibular Disorders With Cervical Spine Considerations

Chapter 15 Mobilization/Manipulation of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine (Techniques)

Chapter 16 Differential Diagnosis and Manual Therapy of the Lumbar Spine and Pelvis

Chapter 17 Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Spinal Stability and Motor Control

Part V Special Topics in Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Chapter 18 Evidence-Based Rehabilitation of Concussion or Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Chapter 19 Exercises for the Trunk, Shoulder, Hip, and Knee: Electromyographic Evidence

Chapter 20 Spinal Manual Trigger Point Therapy and Dry Needling

Chapter 21 Yoga for Musculoskeletal Conditions: An Overview and Summary of Evidence

Chapter 22 Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound

Chapter 23 Blood Flow Restriction Training: Implications for Orthopedic Physical Therapy