Clinical Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

This superb introductory text teaches a comprehensive approach to the evaluation, diagnosis and therapeutic management of orthopaedic dysfunction. The book integrates prevention and decision-making into its coverage, giving students a complete picture of the field. This complete text exposes its readers to the diversity of thinking in the field--Richardson and Iglarsh examine each of the four major theories of orthopaedic therapy, and discuss the other lesser known theories whenever appropriate. The role of the consumer education and prevention is integrated throughout to prepare students for success in working with patients and their families.Jan Richardson PT PhD OCS is the author of 'Clinical Orthopaedic Physical Therapy', published 1993 under ISBN 9780721632575 and ISBN 0721632572.