ORTHOPAEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY SECRETS. 4TH EDITION

• 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
• SECTION III: ELECTROTHERAPY AND MODALITIES
8. Electrotherapy
9. Iontophoresis, Ultrasound, Phonophoresis, and Laser Therapy
• SECTION IV: SPECIAL TOPICS
10. Stretching
11. Manual Therapy
12. Massage and Soft Tissue Mobilization
13. Spinal Traction
14. Normal and Pathologic Gait
15. Pharmacology in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
16. Evaluation of Medical Laboratory Tests
17. Nerve Conduction Studies and Needle Electromyography
18. Orthopaedic Neurology
19. Clinical Research and Data Analysis
20. Concussion Management and Sports Medicine
21. Differential Diagnosis
22. Special Tests for Medical Screening
23. Pediatric Orthopedics
24. Pelvic Health
25. Management of Chronic Pain
26. Headache
27. The Neuroscience and Treatment of Pain
28. Anatomy Mnemonics
29. Nutrition
30. Dry Needling
31. Exercise in Aging and Disease
32. Radiology
33. Blood Flow Restriction
34. Running
35. Diagnostic Ultrasound
• SECTION V: THE SHOULDER
36. Functional Anatomy of the Shoulder
37. Shoulder Impingement and Rotator Cuff Tears
38. Shoulder Instability
39. Adhesive Capsulitis
40. Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
41. Evaluation and Treatment of Acromioclavicular & Sternoclavicular Injuries
42. Scapularthoracic Pathology
43. Fractures of the Shoulder and Humeral Shaft
44. Nerve Entrapments of the Shoulder Region
• SECTION VI: THE ELBOW AND FOREARM
45. Functional Anatomy of the Elbow
46. Common Orthopaedic Elbow Disfunction
47. Elbow Fractures
48. Nerve Entrapments of the Elbow and Forearm
• SECTION VII: THE WRIST AND HAND
49. Anatomy of the Wrist and Hand
50. Common Orthopedic Dysfunction of the Wrist and Hand
51. Fracture of the Wrist and Hand
52. Nerve Entrapments of the Wrist and Hand
• SECTION VIII: THE SPINE
53. Functional Anatomy of the Spine
54. Cervical Spine
55. Temporomandibular Joint
56. Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage Dysfunction
57. Scoliosis
58. Classifications of Low Back Pain
59. Mechanical and Discogenic Back Pain
60. Spinal Stenosis
61. Spondylosis and Spondylolisthesis
62. Spine Fractures and Dislocations: Patterns, Classifications, and Management
• SECTION IX: THE SACROILIAC JOINT
63. Functional Anatomy of the Sacroiliac Joint
64. Sacroiliac Dysfunction
• SECTION X: THE HIP AND PELVIS
65. Functional Anatomy of the Hip and Pelvis
66. Common Orthopaedic Hip Dysfunction
67. Fractures and Dislocations of the Hip and Pelvis
68. Total Hip Arthoplasty
• SECTION XI :THE KNEE
69. Functional Anatomy of the Knee
70. Patellofemoral Disorders
71. Meniscal Injuries
72. Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee
73. Total Knee Arthroplasty
74. Knee Fractures and Dislocations
75. Nerve Entrapments of the Lower Extremity
• SECTION XII: THE FOOT AND ANKLE
76. Functional Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle
77. Common Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Dysfunctions
78. Ankle and Foot Fractures
79. Foot Orthoses and Shoe Design

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.

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.

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.

Authors
• 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.
• David A. Boyce, PT, EOD, OCS, ECS, Instructor, Physical Therapy Program, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky