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Petty's Principles of Musculoskeletal Treatment and Management: A Handbook for Therapists 4th edition

Paperback by Barnard, Kieran (Extended Scope Physiotherapist, Hip and Knee Clinical Lead, Sussex MSK Partnership (NHS), Brighton, UK; Private Practitioner, Flex Physiotherapy, Horsham, UK); Ryder, Dionne (Senior Lecturer, Department of Allied Health Professions and Midwifery, School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK)

Petty's Principles of Musculoskeletal Treatment and Management: A Handbook for Therapists

£49.99

ISBN:
9780323872287
Publication Date:
5 May 2023
Edition/language:
4th edition / English
Publisher:
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Pages:
550 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 28 - 29 Apr 2025
Petty's Principles of Musculoskeletal Treatment and Management: A Handbook for Therapists

Description

Petty's Principles of Musculoskeletal Treatment and Management provides an up-to-date, evidence-based and person-centred guide to musculoskeletal practice. Edited by leading experts Kieran Barnard and Dionne Ryder, with contributions by highly regarded physiotherapists from across the UK, it provides a comprehensive overview of the principles underpinning physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions. It covers basic principles for treating muscles, nerves and joints, as well as anatomy and physiology, clinical reasoning and rehabilitation skills. This book is a companion to Petty's Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment, and together both volumes cover everything students need to know to examine, assess and treat patients. Packed with reflective exercises, illustrations and case studies to bring learning to life Written with students in mind - easy to follow and understand Drawings and photographs to visually enhance descriptions in the text New chapters on serious pathology, vascular presentations and advancing clinical practice Expanded content on patient management Chapter summary podcasts New learning outcomes and reflective exercises throughout

Contents

1. Introduction 2. Function and Dysfunction of Joints 3. Principles of Joint Treatment 4. Function and Dysfunction of Muscle and Tendon 5. Principles of Muscle and Tendon Treatment 6. Classification and Pathophysiology of Nerve-Related Musculoskeletal Pain 7. Management of Nerve Related Musculoskeletal Pain 8. Vascular Flow Limitations 9. Understanding and Managing Persistent Pain 10. Principles of Exercise Rehabilitation 11. Considering Serious Pathology 12. Advancing Practice

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