Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Case Studies: Enhance Your Critical Thinking Skills

Develop your critical thinking skills and prepare for real-world practice with clinical cases that simulate real-life scenarios. This comprehensive resource is designed to build and enhance your knowledge of orthopaedic physical therapy, making it an ideal reference for students, clinicians, and academics alike.

What You’ll Learn

• Thirty-seven orthopaedic cases that cover a range of health conditions, including chronic low back pain, blood flow restriction, dry needling, and thoracic spine manipulation
• Each case includes a detailed discussion of the health condition, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, plan of care, and interventions, as well as evidence-based practice recommendations and references
• NPTE-style review questions accompanying each case to reinforce your learning and assess your understanding
• Cases written by leading clinicians, researchers, and academics in the field of orthopaedic physical therapy
• Evidence-based ratings for treatment plans to ensure you’re providing the most effective care

New Features in the 2nd Edition

• New content on blood flow restriction, dry needling, thoracic spine manipulation, and exercise for chronic low back pain
• Updated cases and review questions to reflect the latest research and best practices in orthopaedic physical therapy

Perfect for:

• Coursework use: Supplement your studies with real-life cases that illustrate key concepts and principles
• NPTE preparation: Prepare for the National Physical Therapy Examination with confidence using our NPTE-style review questions
• Clinical practice: Enhance your clinical skills and stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in orthopaedic physical therapy

Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical
Publication Date: September 12, 2023
Language: English
Paperback: 576 pages
ISBN-10: 1264286007
ISBN-13: 978-1264286003