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Fracture management is fundamental to Orthopaedic practice. This book's easy-to-use format helps diagnose, classify, and most importantly, manage the fractures and ligamentous injuries most likely to be seen in clinical practice. Organized by anatomic region, the text enables the user to form a diagnosis based on physical and radiographic findings, then focuses on the basic principles of fracture management using an array of superb line drawings and X-rays. Chapters cover the anatomy surrounding the fracture, various possible mechanisms of injury, classification of fractures, clinical evaluation, indications and treatment (operative and non-operative), results, late complications, and summary/reflections. ... Read more

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Great for PGY-1's and 2's in orthopaedics, ER residents
For the busy orthopaedic surgery and ER residents, this pocket "text" provides pertinent information regarding common fractures with focus on surgical options and relevant anatomy. Though not as detailed as other texts (i.e. Skeletal Trauma by Browner et al., and Hoppenfeld's Surgical Exposures...), the handbook comes close to providing the necessary information for appropriate evaluation and treatment of the patient with an orthopaedic injury. The second edition is a significant improvement over the first and would highly recommend this even for non-surgical physicians in private practice.

great resource
This is a good book for everyday use. The format is brief yet helpful. It is a good book for residents,physician assistants and students in the early stages. I use it also to refresh my memory when I encounter something I have not seen in awhile.

Handbook of Fractures
Excellent text! I reviewed a friends copy and had to have one for myself. The text is well organized into the various musculoskeletal regions with thorough explinations of common and not so common injuries, including the recommended treatment. The illustrations are easily understood and add a great deal to the effectivness of this book. It is designed to fit into a lab coat pocket, and will make a handy reference. ... Read more

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*Authoritative introduction to manipulative medicine

*All chapters have been revised to include a whole range of new techniques

*Provides information on currently recognized spinal, pelvic and rib joint problems that respond to manual treatment

*Includes specific exercises ... Read more

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Good book for basic student knowledge
This is an excellent text for PT students or for the PT with no acute orthopedic experience. It provides basic and fundamental information. I do not recommend it for the therapist with experience; it is too elementary.

Good for students, fair for clinicians
This text may be of benefit to the student physical therapist, when he/she is familiarizing himself with general ortho protocols. However, generally this information is clearly outlined by the referring orthopedic surgeon. I do not recommend this book to experienced clinicians, as the information is very remedial. ... Read more

Book Description

* Provides the physical therapy student or practitioner with a comprehensive to the design implementation, and supervision of rehabilitation programs for orthopedic injuries and disorders
* Three sections cover achieving the goals of rehabilitation, using the proper tools, and detailing specific techniques
* Lavishly illustrated and chock full of tables, summaries and suggestions for further study ... Read more

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Univ. of Arkansas, Little Rock. Text on the management of pain and of many disabling functional disorders through the use of physiatric procedures. For residents and clinicians. Discusses techniques, indications, complications, and patient selection. Prev. ed., c1995, was titled Physiatric Procedures in Clinical Medicine. DNLM: Physical Medicine-methods ... Read more

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Excellent work!
This book has become one of the foremost referenced text for healthcare professionals on the causes of low back pain. It helps the reader to understand "Structural Findings" on x-rays/MRIs and to correlate those with "Functional Findings" of restricted flexibility and soft tissue pain.

This book is widely accepted by Doctors of Chiropractic and other physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists.

This is a MUST to have on the Bookshelf of any healthcare professional who routinely deals with the management of lower back pain. ... Read more

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Not too good...
I found many inconsistencies plus questions from this book are not like the licensure questions.

Unfulfilled potential
This book has the right idea-practice questions. It is stuffed full of questions which is great practice; however, it has no other asset. It does provide test answers, but not explanations. There is a HEAVY emphasis on PNF, Brunnstrom, terminology and Medical Science. Also, I found at least 1 question that was repeated twice in the same chapter.

Preparing for the Physical Therapist Licensure Exam
I did not think this book was very helpful. The sample test are nothing like the actual exam. I feel this is misleading. I also noted conflicting information throughout the book. However, the questions on the disk were more accurate. I would not recommend this book to anyone!!!

Preparing for the PT licensure exam
I recently took the PT exam and found that this book did not help me one bit. Not one question on the exam was similar to any of the questions found in this book. The disk did not work on my computer. I found several discrepancies and wrong answers. Totally worthless book and waste of money.

Preparing for the Physical Therapy Licensure Exam
While this book did help direct my thinking in studying for the board exam, I found there were many questions that had mistakes and the answers provided inaccurate information. I also was unable to download the sample tests on the enclosed disc, maybe because my computer operates with Windows 98. It was frusterating not to have the practice. ... Read more

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Destined to become a classic text and reference, Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery shows you how to use imaging techniques to improve posture and alignment and release excess tension. The book’s 195 illustrations will help you visualize the images and exercises and show you how to use them in a variety of contexts.

Part I of Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery discusses the origins and uses of imagery and includes 36 exercises that demonstrate dynamic alignment in practice. You’ll explore the importance of posture and dynamic alignment and discover how to use imagery to affect body movement.

Part II explains the biomechanical and anatomical principles behind complex imagery and illustrates 52 exercises to bring these principles to life. You’ll learn how to use basic physics to create a strong yet fluid balance in your muscles and joints.

Part III provides 250 anatomical imagery exercises to help you fine-tune alignments and increase body awareness. The exercises focus on different regions of the body--the pelvis, hips, knees, lower legs, spine, shoulders, arms, hands, head, and neck--as well as on breathing. You can select specific images to address individual needs or follow the sequence presented in the book.

And Part IV provides 23 holistic exercises to sculpt and improve alignment in various positions--standing, supine, and sitting. These exercises will help you establish a body image that facilitates dynamic alignment and releases excess tension.

By practicing the techniques described in Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery, you’ll tap into the power of imagery and create better movement. ... Read more

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How to Deal With Gravity
Gravity is the most influencial force in our lives. Eric Franklin's Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery deals how to move in the gravity field.

I am not a professial dancer. But I am approaching walking the 4.0 minute mile using body images in Franklin's book as a guide for good alignment. This imagery that moves your body parts better keeps your interest. It is fun. Right now I am working on hip motions images.

How much do I like it? I bought five copies to give to my children so they could share good alignment with my grandchildren. So, they all will know how to deal with and make peace with gravity. ... Read more

Book Description

This comprehensive and medically oriented text is useful to bothresidents and the practicing clinician. This edition includes 12 newchapters, including quantitative methods of evaluation and imagingtechniques, and expanded coverage of orthotics, technology for thedisabled, wheelchair prescription, rehabilitation of the performingartist, hand rehabilitation, gait analysis and much more. ... Read more

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not very practical
Everyone seems to buy this book as a reflex, but I hardly have used it in the last year I've had it as a PMR resident. It can be helpful sometimes when preparing a brief topical discussion, but it is not specific enough in terms of what should be done clinically. It's so big it's difficult to take it anywhere with you if you need to study for the boards.

a lot heavier than braddom
Some excellent chapters in the new text make this a good reference to have handy. Odd but important little topics on vestibular rehab and so forth. ... Read more

Book Description

Practical Exam Preparation Guide of Clinical Skills for Athletic Training is a new study guide for the athletic training student that will aid in preparation for the practical portion of the NATABOC certification exam. This learning tool will also serve as a means of developing entry-level clinical skills as part of the Learning Over Time concept.The majority of clinical skills included in this book are specific outcomes of Clinical Proficiencies referenced in the NATA Athletic Training Educational Competencies. The user-friendly format makes this study tool a valuable component of exam preparation. The student will be able to learn, practice, and test clinical skills with an easy-to-follow checklist design. The clinical educator will also benefit from this useful reference as a way to document when clinical skills have been taught, practiced, evaluated and mastered by the student. The learning of these skills is a key component in the future mastery of clinical proficiencies.Clinical Education documentation is a commonly weak program area and is a major focus of Practical Exam Preparation Guide of Clinical Skills for Athletic Training. A rating scale makes it easy to see when and where a clinical skill has met the minimum standard set by an individual program. Another added benefit is the inclusion of weighted practical exams that can be used by the student for studying or by the clinical educator for testing and assessment. Perfect for the student or educator, Practical Exam Preparation Guide of Clinical Skills for Athletic Training provides a wealth of information in one handy reference, from practical exams to clinical skills.This comprehensive resource is necessary for all the field of athletic training. ... Read more

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This handy reference provides essential information for physical therapists providing patient care in the hospital setting. This is the only book written by physical therapists that addresses all of the areas in the complex acute care environment. ... Read more

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Clinician's Critique: Acute Care Handbook for P. T.
Congratulations to the authors of this valuable reference text! The Acute Care Handbook is, first of all, anything but a "handbook" in the traditional sense. It is lengthy and detailed, qualities which would make a more leisure-oriented read a sure bet for the bedside table. But, this useful book is not for dozing through. Rather, it makes for much easier quick searches or in-depth reviews of most topics critical to effective acute care physical therapists.

Two brief observations that might strengthen the utility of this reference book: First, a chapter on "Trauma or Multi-Trauma Patients" would be beneficial. Also, increased use of illustrations would enhance the book's impact.

Overall, though, this text has been a wonderful addition to my reference library. If you are an acute care therapist now, going to be one soon, or just need to "brush up" on this phase of rehabilitation, this book will definitely meet your reference needs. ... Read more

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The first-ever practice guidelines by and for the profession! These proceedings are the result of the landmark Mercy Center Consensus Conference in which chiropractic practitioners in the academic, clinical, political, and regulatory sectors met to reach agreement on standards of practice, producing guidelines for practice that provide a major step toward addressing the needs of the patient and assuring the quality and acceptance of chiropractic health services. This publication represents the greatest consensus ever achieved by the profession and is a must have for every chiropractic student and practitioner. ... Read more

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Standard of the Profession
The Mercy Center Guidelines reflect the highest standard of care in the chiropractic profession.

OUTDATED AND CONSENSUS ONLY
This is merely a consensus of a limited number of people, many of whom do not practice and others with apparent private agendas. One of the supposed contributors was deceased long before it was even published. Makes me wonder how they even published it.... Pretty much a waste of time and paper.

This text misrepresents its worth, full of legal holes.
This small group of 'experts' on chiropractic completely misrepresented the facts involved. They set out with an obvious purpose and this book is their attempt at a professiopnal takeover. A new guidelines book has recently been published and has been approved by the National Guideline Clearinghouse (a branch of US gov't). If this subject interests you, get the other one and save yourself some money.

The largest consent of proceedures with the Profession.
A group of well respected Chiropractors got together to determine which techniques and proceedures are accepted and which are not. It is gives general guildelines for treatment protocols. Read by most Chiropractors, used (or abused) by many insurance companies. Not very interesting for those not in the field. I wish the medical specialties would have the same. ... Read more

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The Manual of Trigger Point and Myofascial Therapy offers the reader a comprehensive therapeutic approach for the evaluation and treatment of Myofascial pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction. This user-friendly manual will serve as a quick reference for clinically relevant items that pertain to the identification and management of trigger points.The first section of the book covers the theory and current research regarding the Myofascial Trigger Point Syndrome. The research is the most current and up-to-date available on the pathogenesis of Myofascial dysfunction, clinical symptoms, physical findings as well as diagnostic criteria. Treatment methods and techniques are also covered in a comprehensive and step-by-step format.The second section includes the most important muscles that tend to have a higher incidence of the Myofascial involvement. Each muscle is supplemented by two pages of text and illustrations to better aid the student or clinician in an institutional or practicing setting. The muscle page contains a plethora of information for the reader including muscle origin, insertion, location of trigger points, referenced pain patterns, myofascial stretching exercises, positive stretch signs, and biomechanics of injury. Extensive full-color illustrations and pictures include treatment techniques, therapeutic interventions and patient home exercise programs.This innovative and concise new clinical reference guide is perfect for the student learning about the diagnosis and treatment of the Myofascial Trigger Point Syndrome or therapist interested learning or applying this successful and effective method of treatment. ... Read more

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In depth and informative course
This book has been very informative and I have gained a deeper knowledge of trigger point therapy. I would recommend this book and would like to purchase the video that accompanies this text.

A Superb 'Hands-On' Manual
It is with great pleasure that I write this review and strongly recommend this 'new-approach' book to any PT, OT, Chiro, MD or Massage Therapist.
Not only does it have a great amount of theoretical detail, but VERY EASY and effective cinical applications . This is esp. helpful in a medical system that is surely not getting easier! This book offers great help in that it is a 'Hands-On-In-The-Cinic' Manual that IS USED, believe me!

Keep this up Dr. Kostopoulos and Rizopoulos. You have set the bar a notch higher with your effort.
Can't wait for the next book!

A Satisfied PT-customer.

Superb 'Hands-On Manual'!
I gladly submit a review of this great book. I strongly recommend it to any Manual Therapist (OT/PT/Massage Therapists/MD's/Chiro's et al), for it has such a practical 'Hands-On' approach.

It is substantiated by more than enough clinical information, research details and moreover TONS OF CLINICAL APPLICATIONS.

I am totally Gung-Ho about this new approach, which fits perfectly into a somewhat challenging medical system.

Congrats Dr. Kostopoulos and Rizopoulos!
Well Done ....when is the follow-up due .... give us more!

Best Wishes
Another Satisfied PT client.

Great Info, Very Easy to Follow!
This is an excellent book, both for the beginning myofascial therapist as well as the seasoned practitioner. The book begins with several chapters of foundational information including historical basis for trigger point therapy, review of the physiology of muscle contraction, description of trigger point formation, myofascial diagnosis and myofascial treatment.
The second section of the book deals with the evaluation and treatment of individual muscles and is divided into body segments (cervical spine, upper extremity, lower extremity, jaw, etc.). Each muscle has two full pages of information including referred pain patterns, most likely location of trigger points, stretch technique, and biomechanics of injury. The manual features numerous full color photographs both in the theoretical section and especially in the treatment section which serve to clarify the written material.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have worked with trigger point therapy for over 8 years, and still found many new and helpful things in the manual. The concepts contained in the book are based on the most current research and writings, including those of Drs. Janet Travell and David Simons. The authors have also elaborated on their own contributions to the field of myofascial therapy, including use of biomechanics of injury as a diagnostic aid, assessment for positive stretch sign, and an integrated treatment model.
The text contains very technical material, yet is very easy to read without being oversimplified. Review questions are included at the end of every chapter.
If you are a new therapist just starting to learn about myofascial pain, or an experienced clinician looking for clarification or new ideas, I give The Manual of Trigger Point and Myofascial Therapy my highest recommendation.

One of the best clinical books I have ever read!!!
This is one of the best books I have read in Trigger Point Therapy. It includes color illustrations and pictures for each technique described. I found very helpful the home exercises and I use the pictures to explain to my patients what they should do. The literature and research section is well written and easy to understand. I would recommend this book for everyone interested to learn or learn more about myofascial dysfunction. ... Read more

Book Description

From one of the leading names in musculoskeletal therapy, Maintaining Body Balance, Flexibility and Stability offers a collection of effective and safe techniques and exercises that are useful for relaxing muscles in spasm and easing associated muscular pain. Reader-friendly and accessible, it provides numerous exercises that can be used toassess and treat existing conditions or to prevent further injury.Recommended for use in conjunction with professional treatment, the exercises in this title are ideal for self-management of flexibility, core stability, agility, and balance. ... Read more

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Traditionally, neuroscience is the most difficult area for a student to grasp in the rehabilitation profession. Quick Reference Neuroscience for Rehabilitation Professionals: The Essential Neurologic Principles Underlying Rehabilitation Practice provides this complex information in a quick, easy-to-use format that every student and clinician must have!Quick Reference Neuroscience for Rehabilitation Professionals is written specifically for the rehabilitation professional and student. The text is written in a simplistic, bulleted-outlined format with accompanying full-page, color illustrations that enhance understanding of the subject matter. Clinical correlates are discussed to provide a greater understanding of the common pathological disorders that occur in response to damage to specific neuroanatomical structures. In addition to a basic understanding of neuroanatomical structures and functions, the book provides an easy-to-read discussion of the essential neuroscience information necessary for the rehabilitation professional and student. ... Read more

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A Good Cervical Text
This book offers great explanations and anatomical illustrations related to cervical dysfunction. Photos of dissections are accompanied by clearly marked drawings that make this text a very thorough musculoskeletal review of the neck. I found the text to be easy to follow. The functional assessment section is lengthy and thorough, though the differential diagnosis section is quite brief. Treatment of neck disorders is also not thoroughly explored. The addition of cervical segmental stability principles and techniques would make this book invaluable. As it is, it is a good addition to a physiotherapist's library. ... Read more