[Book Description]

『Musculoskeletal Essentials: Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns^SM』 answers the call to what today’s physical therapy students and clinicians are looking for when integrating the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice as it relates to the musculoskeletal system in clinical care.
As a part of Essentials in Physical Therapy led by Series Editor Dr. Marilyn Moffat, 『Musculoskeletal Essentials: Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns^SM』 is edited by Dr. Elaine Rosen and Dr. Sandra Rusnak-Smith in a user-friendly format that not only brings together the conceptual frameworks of the Guide language, but also parallels the patterns of the Guide.
In each case, where appropriate, a brief review of the pertinent anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, imaging, and pharmacology is provided. Each pattern then details two to five diversified case studies coinciding with the Guide format. The physical therapist examination, including history, systems review, and specific tests and measures for each case, as well as evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, and evidence-based interventions are also addressed.


[Contents]

Dedication
Acknowledgements
About the Editors
Contributing Authors
Preface
Foreword to the Essentials in Physical Therapy
Foreword to Musculoskeletal Essentials
Introduction

Chapter One. Primary Prevention/Risk Reduction for Skeletal Demineralization (Pattern A)
Chapter Two. Impaired Posture (Pattern B)
Chapter Three. Impaired Muscle Performance (Pattern C)
Chapter Four. Impaired Joint Mobility, Motor Function, Muscle Performance, and Range of Motion Associated With Connective Tissue Dysfunction (Pattern D)
Chapter Five. Impaired Joint Mobility, Motor Function, Muscle Performance, and Range of Motion Associated With Localized Inflammation(Pattern E)
Chapter Six. Impaired Joint Mobility, Motor Function, Muscle Performance, Range of Motion, and Reflex Integrity Associated With Spinal Disorders (Pattern F)
Chapter Seven. Impaired Joint Mobility, Muscle Performance, and Range of Motion Associated With Fracture (Pattern G)
Chapter Eight. Impaired Joint Mobility, Motor Function, Muscle Performance, and Range of Motion Associated With Joint Arthroplasty (Pattern H)
Chapter Nine. Impaired Joint Mobility, Motor Function, Muscle Performance, and Range of Motion Associated With Bony or Soft Tissue Surgery (Pattern I)
Chapter Ten. Impaired Motor Function, Muscle Performance, Range of Motion, Gait, Locomotion, and Balance Associated With Amputation (Pattern J)

Abbreviations
Brand Name Drugs and Products
Index