Therapeutic Exercise : Techniques for Intervention

This entirely new text focuses on the implementation of treatment plans and intervention using the newest appropriate therapeutic exercise techniques.

Designed to be used after the patient has been examined and the impairment has been identified, it provides descriptions and rationale for use of a wide range of exercises to improve a patient's function and health status and to prevent potential future problems.

The techniques presented accomplish a variety of goals, including increased mobility and strength, and introduce the important concepts of balance and posture, body mechanics, and spinal stabilization.

Each technique presented is accompanied by three "mini categories." Purpose explains why the technique is performed, Position includes the position of patient and clinician, and Procedure describes the actual activity.Features: Contributions of 14 therapeutic exercise experts make the text a well-rounded overview of techniques Pediatric and Geriatric Boxes in each chapter provide special recommendations for the child as well as the elderly patient so students understand appropriate techniques across a lifespan Case Studies offer examples of the techniques in action and link each exercise to the NATA Educational Competencies or to the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice Clinical Guidelines provide information such as how to, why, and when to use specific techniques Chapter Summaries highlight key concepts.

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