Therapeutic programs for musculoskeletal disorders

Comprehensive Therapeutic Programs for Musculoskeletal Disorders is a guide for musculoskeletal medicine trainees and physicians to the art and science of writing prescriptions and developing individualized treatment plans. Each chapter is written by a musculoskeletal physician with input from an allied healthcare professional and trainee to underscore the importance of collaboration in designing programs and improving outcomes. Comprehensive Therapeutic Programs for Musculoskeletal Disorders Features : A concise but comprehensive approach to the conservative treatment of musculoskeletal disor.

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Introduction

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Content; Purpose; Acknowledgments; Part I: Basics of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation; Chapter 1: Introduction to Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation; References; Chapter 2: Phases of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation; Introduction; Phase I: Decrease Pain and Swelling (Price Protocol); Phase II: Restore ROM and Normal Biomechanics; Phase III: Strength Training; Phase IV: Neuromuscular Control and Proprioceptive Training; Phase V: Functional or Sport Specific Training; References; Chapter 3: Therapeutic Modalities; Introduction

Modality PrescriptionHeat Modalities; Deep Heating Modalities; Electrotherapy; Light Therapy; Emerging Modalities; References; Chapter 4: Manual Therapy; Overview of Manual Therapy; Joint Mobilizations; Muscle Energy Techniques; Strain-Counterstrain; Myofascial Release; Soft Tissue Mobilization; Active Release Techniques; Massage; Traction; References; Chapter 5: Therapeutic Exercise; Range of Motion; Strengthening; Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control; Functional Activities; Patient Education; References; Chapter 6: Patient Education; Introduction; Methods of Patient Education

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