Musculoskeletal Disorders : Common Problems

From The Critics

Reviewer: Gregory P. Koser, LPT(Medical College of Ohio School of Allied Health)
Description: This new book on common problems of musculoskeletal disorders describes very effectively the clinical features of the dysfunction and guides the physical therapist in the assessment and treatment of patients.
Purpose: The purpose is to present a text for students and new graduates to help understand, by describing etiology and clinical features, common problems of musculoskeletal disorders. This is important and valuable for the student and new graduate in assisting them in their thought processes of evaluating and treating their patients efficiently.
Audience: Intended for physical therapy students and new graduates beginning in their profession, this book may also benefit other medical students as well in their course of study and future practice. The author is a credible authority in the field of physical therapy as well as clinical practice.
Features: Anatomical and pathological illustrations throughout the book provide visual aids for quick reference. The clinical features after each disorder give greater understanding of how to assess and treat such injuries.
Assessment: This is a helpful reference for physical therapy students and new graduates during and after their course of study of musculoskeletal assessment as well as a valuable tool during the student's clinical experiences. The clinical features of each disorder will help the student develop accuracy in evaluating the patient's dysfunction and guide the student in the overall treatment of the patient.

Gregory P. Koser

This new book on common problems of musculoskeletal disorders describes very effectively the clinical features of the dysfunction and guides the physical therapist in the assessment and treatment of patients. The purpose is to present a text for students and new graduates to help understand, by describing etiology and clinical features, common problems of musculoskeletal disorders. This is important and valuable for the student and new graduate in assisting them in their thought processes of evaluating and treating their patients efficiently. Intended for physical therapy students and new graduates beginning in their profession, this book may also benefit other medical students as well in their course of study and future practice. The author is a credible authority in the field of physical therapy as well as clinical practice. Anatomical and pathological illustrations throughout the book provide visual aids for quick reference. The clinical features after each disorder give greater understanding of how to assess and treat such injuries. This is a helpful reference for physical therapy students and new graduates during and after their course of study of musculoskeletal assessment as well as a valuable tool during the student's clinical experiences. The clinical features of each disorder will help the student develop accuracy in evaluating the patient's dysfunction and guide the student in the overall treatment of the patient.

Booknews

Relates the underlying function and structure of various areas of the musculoskeletal system to their pathophysiology, symptomatology, and treatment. Covers classification of musculoskeletal disorders and stages of healing, the spine, the shoulder complex, the patellofemoral joint, and the foot. Introduces the McKenzie approach to examining and treating the lower back, and discusses fractures in various regions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

3 Stars from Doody