Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques

by Carolyn Kisner PT, MS, Lynn Allen Colby PT, MS, John Borstad PT, PhD

Overview

The premier text for therapeutic exercise
Here is all the guidance you need to customize interventions for individuals with movement dysfunction. You’ll find the perfect balance of theory and clinical technique—in-depth discussions of the principles of therapeutic exercise and manual therapy and the most up-to-date exercise and management guidelines.

Immersive Cases Online—NEW!
Six multimedia clinical scenarios let you practice applying theory to clinical practice. Full-color, narrated videos demonstrate multiple options for exercise progressions and help hone your critical-thinking skills by addressing the challenges of specific pathologies, patient loading, and post-intervention strategies.

Video Library Online
Full-color videos show you how. A complete video library of basic therapeutic exercises and techniques shows you how to achieve the best results for range of motion, stretching, joint mobilization,resistance, and spinal stabilization.

See what students and practitioners are saying online about previous editions…
Great book… “with great explanation, descriptions and pictures to describe the various interventions that can be used for specific patient complaints or conditions. Highly recommended!”—Natalie B.

Great Standard. “This book is a must have for any orthopedic physical therapist. Now it is even better with ICF information in it.”—R.F.S.

Good buy.“Initially bought this book for PT'school. It's quite substantial. Most definitely one of the books I do not plan to sell after I am done with the program. Would recommend.”—Talisa S.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781719640473
Publisher:	F.A. Davis Company
Publication date:	12/08/2022
Edition description:	Eighth Edition
Pages:	1168
Product dimensions:	8.90(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.70(d)

About the Author

Assistant Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy Division, Columbus, Ohio

(Retired) Assistant Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy Division, Columbus, Ohio

Department Chair,College of Saint Scholastica,Duluth, MN

Table of Contents

I.General Concepts
1.Therapeutic Exercise: Foundational Concepts
2.Prevention, Health Promotion and Wellness
II.Applied Science of Exercise and Techniques
3.Range of Motion
4.Stretching for Improved Mobility
5.Peripheral Joint Mobilization/Manipulation
6.Resistance Exercise for Impaired Muscle Performance
7.Principles of Aerobic Exercise
8.Exercise for Impaired Balance
9.Aquatic Exercise
III.Principles of Intervention
10.Soft Tissue Injury, Repair, and Management
11.Joint, Connective Tissue, and Bone Disorders and Their Management
12.Surgical Interventions and Postoperative Management
13.Peripheral Nerve Disorders and Management
IV.Exercise Interventions by Body Region
14.The Spine: Structure, Function, and Posture
15.The Spine: Management Guidelines
16.The Spine: Exercise and Manipulation Interventions
17.The Shoulder and Shoulder Girdle
18.The Elbow and Forearm Complex
19.The Wrist and Hand
20.The Hip
21.The Knee
22.The Ankle and Foot
23.Advanced Functional Training
V.Special Areas of Therapeutic Exercise
24.The Older Adult: Physical Activity and Exercise
25.Women’s Health: Obstetrics and Pelvic Floor
26.Management of Lymphatic Disorders
27.Exercise for Special Populations
Online-Only Chapters
Management of Vascular Disorders of the Extremities
Management of Pulmonary Conditions