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Overview
Physical Therapy Prescriptions for Musculoskeletal Disorders will assist the physician in understanding the physical therapy process once a prescription is written. To achieve this, typical cases of musculoskeletal conditions are followed from the original work-up to the physical therapy prescription. This includes a clear and concise presentation of a case, results of the physical exam, and the exercises that will be used during physical therapy. Each case also provides the actual prescription form, filled out appropriately for that condition.
This book will:
Provide an overview of diagnosis of the pathologies
Describe how to write an appropriate physical therapy prescription
Illustrate what is actually done in physical therapy once a prescription has been written
Provide detailed pictures of exercises performed in physical therapy
Discuss what is being done in physical therapy, which allows the physician to better communicate with his or her patient on the follow-up visit
Key Features Include:
Easy-to-follow format
Case-based presentations of real-life patients
Each case has author-approved recommendations and a prescription form
Over 80 images depicting physical therapy exercises
This practical manual is the perfect resource for physiatrists, orthopaedists, rheumatologists, neurologists, family practitioners, internists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, residents, and students.
Editorial Reviews
From The Critics
Reviewer: Daryl Lawson, PT, DSc(Elon University)Description: This book uses case-based presentations of musculoskeletal disorders to help physicians understand and write effective physical therapy prescriptions, what takes place during physical therapy, and how physical therapists fulfill prescriptions. Each case is followed from the physician's examination to the physical therapy evaluation and treatment.
Purpose: The purpose is to help musculoskeletal physicians understand the physical therapy process once a prescription is written. The training of medical students, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, osteopaths, physiatrists, and residents offers little time for understanding the role of physical therapy. A book explaining this role for those in disciplines unfamiliar with physical therapy is needed.
Audience: "The target audience is physiatrists, orthopedists, rheumatologists, neurologists, family practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, residents, and students. It would be helpful to medically trained clinicians who refer patients for physical therapy. "
Features: The book uses a consistent format for the 34 case presentations, beginning with a physician's examination and concluding with the physician's impression of the case and plan, one aspect of which is a referral to physical therapy. The next section in each case is a physical therapy examination, subjective and objective, including ROM, joint play, special tests, MMT, neurodynamic testing, tight tender points/soft tissue restrictions, posture and ergonomics. This is followed by the assessment and the plan, including manual therapy, modalities, and a home exercise program. Each case ends with a orthopedic rehabilitation prescription that is filled out to reflect the plan of care. The book has good photos of therapeutic exercise for each case that demonstrate the prescribed exercise and give the referring practitioner an idea of what their patients may be doing in physical therapy. It also provides a basic outline of a physical therapy examination and prescription based on the findings of the evaluation. It would have been helpful to introduce the target audience to the grading scale of MMT, ROM, neurodynamic testing, joint play, and ergonomics, since all of these concepts may be outside their training. The cases offer no evidence-based treatment based on the evaluation. Some of the findings on the evaluation are inconsistent with the exercises presented (e.g. Achilles tendon stretch picture when ankle ROM is the norm). The physical therapy examinations lack any outcome surveys or functional tests which would be important information for referring practitioners. Finally, the physical therapy assessment uses ICD-9 diagnostic language instead of incorporating the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) which is the preferred diagnostic code for physical therapy.
Assessment: This book may be useful to current or future referring practitioners. It gives some insight into a physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and prescription. It would not be appropriate for physical therapy students, physical therapist assistants, or physical therapists. A more comprehensive book on physical therapy evaluations and treatment that are evidence-based would be more appropriate for them.
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Table of Contents
Part 1 Cervical Disorders 1
Case 1 Myofascial Neck Pain 2
Case 2 Cervical Radiculitis 11
Case 3 Whiplash Injury 19
Case 4 Chronic Neck Pain 28
Part 2 Shoulder 37
Case 5 Rotator Cuff Tendonitis 38
Case 6 Biceps Tendonitis 46
Case 7 Left AC Joint Arthritis 54
Case 8 Labral Tear 61
Part 3 Elbow 67
Case 9 Lateral Epicondylitis 68
Case 10 Medial Epicondylitis 75
Part 4 Wrist and Hand 82
Case 11 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 83
Case 12 De Quervain Tenosynovitis 90
Part 5 Thoracic Pain 96
Case 13 Mid Back Myofascial Pain 97
Case 14 Thoracic Compression Fracture 104
Part 6 Lumbosacral Spine 110
Case 15 Lumbar Strain 111
Case 16 Subacute Discogenic Lower Back Pain 120
Case 17 Chronic Discogenic Lower Back Pain 130
Case 18 Spondylolisthesis 137
Case 19 Facet Arthropathy 143
Case 20 Sacroiliac Joint Pain 151
Case 21 Spinal Stenosis 157
Case 22 Acute Lumbar Radiculitis 165
Case 23 Lumbar Radiculopathy 174
Part 7 Thigh Pain 182
Case 24 Hamstring Strain 183
Case 25 Quadriceps Strain 190
Part 8 Knee Pain 196
Case 26 Meniscus Tear 197
Case 27 Patellofemoral Syndrome 205
Case 28 Knee Osteoarthritis 213
Case 29 Degenerative Meniscus Tear 222
Part 9 Lower Leg Pain 230
Case 30 Compartment Syndrome 231
Case 31 Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome ("Shin Splints") 242
Part 10 Ankle and Foot 252
Case 32 Achilles Tendonitis 253
Case 33 Ankle Sprain 261
Case 34 Plantar Fasciitis 268
Index 275