This book is a practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of knee conditions for physiotherapists.
Beginning with an overview of anatomy and biomechanics of the knee, the next chapter explains physical examination and evaluation.
The following chapters cover different types of disorders including soft tissue injuries, arthritic conditions, and fractures and dislocations. The final section discusses physiotherapy for post-surgical patients.
The text covers common conditions affecting knee joints, traumatic sports injuries, disorders affecting less mobile patients, and degenerative joint diseases.
Guidance on 'dos and don'ts' for home exercise programs is also included.
The text is further enhanced by clinical photographs and diagrams.
Key points
Practical guide to diagnosis and management of knee conditions for physiotherapists
Covers soft tissue injuries, arthritic conditions, and fractures and dislocations
Includes discussion on physiotherapy for post-surgical patients
Offers guidance on 'dos and don'ts' for home exercise programs
Sprache
Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Illustrationen
32 Abbildungen, 39 Fotos bzw. Rasterbilder
39 Halftones, unspecified; 32 Illustrations
Maße
Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 140 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-93-5270-267-1 (9789352702671)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Monalisa Pattnaik MPT
Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research, Cuttack, Odisha, India
Chapter 1: Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Knee
Chapter 2: Evaluation
Chapter 3: Soft Tissue Injuries
Chapter 4: Common Arthritic Conditions
Chapter 5: Fractures and Dislocations
Chapter 6: Physiotherapy in Surgical Conditions
Index
