Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1: Basic Concepts Of Orthopedic Management -- 1: Patient supervision and observation during treatment / Candy Bahner -- 2: Role of the physical therapist assistant in physical assessment / Candy Bahner -- 3: Flexibility and stretching / Harvey W Wallmann -- 4: Strength / Marc Campolo -- 5: Endurance training / Jason Brumitt -- 6: Balance and coordination / Bryan Riemann -- Part 2: Review Of Tissue Healing -- 7: Composition and function of connective tissue / Erik P Meira -- 8: Ligament healing / John DeWitt -- 9: Bone healing / Robert C Manske, Gary A Shankman -- 10: Cartilage healing / Erik P Meira -- 11: Muscle and tendon injuries / Jason Brumitt -- 12: Neurovascular healing and thromboembolic disease / Barbara Smith -- Part 3: Common Medications In Orthopedics -- 13: Orthopedic pharmacology / LaDonna S Hale -- Part 4: Mobilization And Biomechanics -- 14: Gait / Thomas W Kernozek, John D Willson -- 15: Concepts of joint mobilization / Robert C Manske, Justin Rohrberg -- 16: Biomechanical basis for movement / Mitchell A Collins, Michael Hales -- Part 5: Management Of Orthopedic Conditions By Region -- 17: Orthopedic management of the angle, foot, and toes / Walter L Jenkins, D S Blaise Williams -- 18: Orthopedic management of the knee / Kenneth Bush, Justin Rossetter, Matthew Smith, Michael Allen -- 19: Orthopedic management of the hip and pelvis / Michael P Reiman -- 20: Orthopedic management of the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine / Cheryl Sparks, Joseph Kelly, Gary A Shankman -- 21: Orthopedic management of the shoulder / Terry Trundle -- 22: Orthopedic management of the elbow / Leonard C Macrina -- 23: Orthopedic management of the wrist and hand / Marsha Lawrence -- Part 6: Management Of Orthopedic Conditions By Affliction -- 24: Rheumatic disorders / Steven Elliott -- 25: Pain / Michelle H Cameron -- 26: Introduction to orthotics and prosthetics / Leslie K King -- Appendices -- A: Commonly used medications in orthopedics / LaDonna S Hale -- B: Reference ranges for commonly used tests / Jaime C Paz, Gary A Shankman -- C: Units of measurement and terminology for the description of exercise and sport performance / Jaime C Paz, Gary A Shankman -- D: Fracture eponymous / Jaime C Paz, Gary A Shankman -- E: Major movements of the body and the muscles acting on the joints causing the movement / Jaime C Paz, Gary A Shankman -- Index.

From the Publisher: Designed to meet the unique needs of physical therapist assistants, Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 3rd Edition focuses on critical thinking and helps you apply fundamental orthopedic principles in physical therapy interventions. Clear explanations cover basic concepts such as the PTA's role in physical assessment of flexibility, strength, endurance, and balance, along with the specifics of tissue healing; medications; gait and joint mobilization; and an introduction to biomechanics. It also describes the application of therapeutic interventions for many orthopedic conditions by region and affliction. Edited by two experienced clinicians, Gary A. Shankman and Robert C. Manske, and written by contributors who are experts in their respective fields, this is your one-stop source for PTA practice in orthopedics. Clear explanations of difficult concepts are provided by experienced, practicing clinicians who address the specific needs of the PTA. Comprehensive coverage provides a "one-stop" source for all things orthopedic, from core concepts related to orthopedics to information about the PTA's role in physical assessment and interventions, in-depth reviews of types of tissue healing, biomechanics, and pharmacology. A focus on critical thinking and application helps to prepare you for the treatment room and for the clinical practicum portions of the curriculum. Key terms and learning objectives begin each chapter, useful as "checkpoints" to which you can refer to ensure content comprehension and study effectively for examinations. Over 500 illustrations reinforce concepts and procedures, supplemented by summary tables and boxes. End-of-chapter review questions prepare you for the types of critical thinking you will be required to do in practice. Unique! End-of-chapter glossaries define key terms. Appendices provide a quick reference for information such as laboratory values, common medications, and associated movements.