Orthopedic Physical Therapy Essentials: A Guide to Common Diagnoses (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798322809821)

This book is a resource for physical therapists new to outpatient orthopedics, either as a recent graduate or an experienced therapist transitioning from another specialty. Think of it like a "mentor in a book" - offering a concise jumping off point of exercise suggestions, manual therapy ideas, and relevant research for the most common diagnoses. Organized by condition, it's designed for quick, on-the-fly access to precisely the information you need. We discuss the following diagnoses:

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Neck Pain with Headache
Neck Pain with Radiating Pain
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SAIS)
Shoulder Instability
Adhesive Capsulitis
Rotator Cuff Tear or Tendinopathy
Post Operative Rotator Cuff Repair
Lateral Epicondylalgia (also referred to as tennis elbow)
5 Most Common Nerve Entrapments
Non-specific Lower Back Pain
Sciatica from Lumbar Radiculopathy
Post Operative Lumbar Laminectomy
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Postpartum Considerations for Pelvic Health
Piriformis Syndrome
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
Hip Labral Repair
Hip Osteoarthritis
Total Hip Arthroplasty
Post-Operative Total Knee Arthroplasty
Patellofemoral Pain
Knee Meniscectomy/Repair
Patellar Tendon Repair
ACL Injury Prevention, Return to Sport and Coping Criteria
Post-Operative Ankle Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
Plantar Fasciitis (also referred to as Plantar Fasciopathy)
Hallux Valgus
Idiopathic Balance Disorder
Forward head posture (FHP) with increased thoracic kyphosis and rounded shoulders thought to be contributing to pain or dysfunction

Author: Bethany Russell, Kelly Phillips
ISBN-13: 9798322809821
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 06/16/2024
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.36d