Pathology and Intervention in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - E-Book, 2nd Edition
New to this edition
- NEW! The Skin and Wound Healing chapter looks at the numerous tools available to assist in objectively monitoring and treating a patient with an acute or chronic wound.
- NEW! Rotator Cuff Pathology chapter highlights the anatomy, function, and etiology of the rotary cuff, and addresses rotary cuff injuries, physical examination, and non-operative and operative treatment.
- UPDATED! Substantially revised chapter on the Thoracic Ring Approach™ facilitates clinical reasoning for the treatment of the thoracic spine and ribs through the assessment and treatment of thoracic spine disorders and how they relate to the whole kinetic chain.
- UPDATED! Revised Lumbar Spine – Treatment of Motor Control Disorders chapter explores some of the research evidence and clinical reasoning pertaining to instability of the lumbar spine so you can better organize your knowledge for immediate use in the clinical setting.
- UPDATED! Significantly revised chapter on the treatment of pelvic pain and dysfunction presents an overview of specific pathologies pertaining to the various systems of the pelvis — and highlights how "The Integrated Systems Model for Disability and Pain" facilitates evidence-based management of the often complex patient with pelvic pain and dysfunction.
- NEW! Musculoskeletal Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors chapter covers common bones tumors, anatomic considerations and rehabilitation, pediatric patients, and amputation related to cancer.
- UPDATED! Thoroughly revised chapters with additional references ensure you get the most recent evidence and information available.
- NEW! Full color design and illustration program reflects what you see in the physical world to help you recognize and understand concepts more quickly.
Author Information
By David J. Magee, BPT, PhD, CM, Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; James E. Zachazewski, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, Clinical Director
Department of Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Charleston, MA; William S. Quillen, PT, PhD, SCS, FACSM, Associate Dean, College of Medicine
Professor and Director, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL, USA and Robert C. Manske, PT, DPT, SCS, MEd, ATC, CSCS, Professor and Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas
