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.
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! 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
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
