Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets

Unlock the secrets to passing the Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (OCS) exam with this comprehensive Q&A review! Offering a unique question-and-answer format, Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets, 4th Edition helps you build the knowledge and skills needed to pass orthopaedic and sports certification specialty exams. The book introduces basic physical therapy concepts and then covers different healing modalities, clinical specialties, and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as those to the shoulder, hand, wrist, spine, and knee. From a team of PT experts led by Jeffrey D. Placzek and David A. Boyce, this review also serves as a useful reference for practitioners who wish to provide the latest in evidence-based care.

New to this edition

• NEW! Updated content reflects contemporary practice standards and provides the current information you need to pass the Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (OCS) examination.
• NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
• NEW! Updated references ensure that information is based on the latest scientific literature.

Key Features

• Coverage of topics found on the orthopedic specialty exam makes this a valuable resource for study and review.
• Wide scope of orthopedic coverage includes specialties ranging from anterior knee pain to X-ray imaging, featuring topics such as therapeutic dry needling plus functional movement screening and assessment.
• Annotated references provide a useful tool for further reading and research.
• Review questions are consistent with the level of difficulty encountered on the orthopedic or sports specialty examinations.
• Evidence-based content is based on the latest orthopedic research.
• Clinical tips provide guidance for a variety of physical therapy tasks and situations.
• Charts, tables, and algorithms summarize information in logical, quick-reference frameworks.

Section I
BASIC SCIENCE
1
Muscle Structure and Function
2
Biomechanics
3
Soft Tissue Injury and Repair
4
Bone Injury and Repair
5
Exercise Physiology
Section II
DISEASE PROCESSES
6
Arthritis
7
Deep Venous Thrombosis
8
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
Section III
ELECTROTHERAPY AND MODALITIES
9
Cryotherapy and Moist Heat
10
Electrotherapy
11
Iontophoresis, Ultrasound, Phonophoresis, and Laser Therapy
Section IV
SPECIAL TOPICS
12
Stretching
13
Manual Therapy
14
Massage and Soft Tissue Mobilization
15
Spinal Traction
16
Normal and Pathologic Gait
17
Pharmacology in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
18
Evaluation of Medical Laboratory Tests
19
Clinical Electromyography and Nerve Conduction
20
Orthopaedic Neurology
21
Clinical Research and Data Analysis
22
Evidence-Based Practice
23
Sports Medicine
24
Differential Diagnosis and Medical Screening
25
Pediatric Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
26
Women's Health Issues
27
Wound Healing and Management
28
Management of Chronic Pain
29
Headache
30
Functional Capacity Testing and Industrial Injury Treatment
31
Anatomy Mnemonics
32
Nutrition
33
Spinal Exercise Programs
34
Isokinetic Testing and Exercise
35
Exercise in Aging and Disease
36
Orthopaedic Radiology
Section V
THE SHOULDER
37
Functional Anatomy of the Shoulder
38
Shoulder Impingement and Rotator Cuff Tears
39
Shoulder Instability
40
Adhesive Capsulitis
41
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
42
Acromioclavicular and Sternoclavicular Injuries
43
Scapulothoracic Pathology
44
Fractures of the Proximal Humerus and Humeral Shaft
45
Nerve Entrapments of the Shoulder Region
Section VI
THE ELBOW AND FOREARM
46
Functional Anatomy of the Elbow
47
Common Orthopaedic Elbow Dysfunction
48
Elbow Fractures and Dislocations: Patterns, Classifications, and Management
49
Nerve Entrapments of the Elbow and Forearm
Section VII
THE WRIST AND HAND
50
Functional Anatomy of the Wrist and Hand
51
Common Orthopaedic Dysfunction of the Wrist and Hand
52
Fractures and Dislocations of the Wrist and Hand
53
Nerve Entrapments of the Wrist and Hand
Section VIII
THE SPINE
54
Functional Anatomy of the Spine
55
Mechanical and Diskogenic Back Pain
56
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
57
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
58
Scoliosis
59
Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage Dysfunction
60
Spinal Fractures and Dislocations: Patterns, Classifications, and Management
61
Temporomandibular Joint
Section IX
THE SACROILIAC JOINT
62
Functional Anatomy of the Sacroiliac Joint
63
Sacroiliac Dysfunction
Section X
THE HIP AND PELVIS
64
Functional Anatomy of the Hip and Pelvis
65
Common Orthopaedic Hip Dysfunction
66
Fractures and Dislocation of the Hip and Pelvis
67
Total Hip Arthroplasty
Section XI
THE KNEE
68
Functional Anatomy of the Knee
69
Patellofemoral Disorders
70
Meniscal Injuries
71
Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee
72
Total Knee Arthroplasty
73
Knee Fractures and Dislocations
74
Nerve Entrapments of the Lower Extremity
Section XII
THE FOOT AND ANKLE
75
Functional Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle
76
Common Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Dysfunctions
77
Fractures and Dislocations of the Foot and Ankle
78
Foot Orthoses and Shoe Design
Index

Author Information

Edited by Jeffrey D. Placzek, MD, PT, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Oakland University, Rochester; Resident Physician, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan and David A. Boyce, PT, EOD, OCS, ECS, Instructor, Physical Therapy Program, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky

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