Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets (4^th Ed.)
Secrets Series

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.

4^th edition Table of Contents TBD:

3^rd edition Table of Contents:

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

8

Complex Regional Pain Syndromes

Section III

ELECTROTHERAPY AND MODALITIES

9

Cryotherapy and Moist Heat

10

Electrotherapy

11

Iontophoresis, Ultrasound, Phonophoresis, and Laser Therapy

Section IV

SPECIAL TOPICS

12

Stretching

13

Manual Therapy

14

Massage and Soft Tissue Mobilization

15

Spinal Traction

16

Normal and Pathologic Gait

17

Pharmacology in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

18

Evaluation of Medical Laboratory Tests

19

Clinical Electromyography and Nerve Conduction

20

Orthopaedic Neurology

21

Clinical Research and Data Analysis

22

Evidence-Based Practice

23

Sports Medicine

24

Differential Diagnosis and Medical Screening

25

Pediatric Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

26

Women's Health Issues

27

Wound Healing and Management

28

Management of Chronic Pain

29

Headache

30

Functional Capacity Testing and Industrial Injury Treatment

31

Anatomy Mnemonics

32

Nutrition

33

Spinal Exercise Programs

34

Isokinetic Testing and Exercise

35

Exercise in Aging and Disease

36

Orthopaedic Radiology

Section V

THE SHOULDER

37

Functional Anatomy of the Shoulder

38

Shoulder Impingement and Rotator Cuff Tears

39

Shoulder Instability

40

Adhesive Capsulitis

41

Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

42

Acromioclavicular and Sternoclavicular Injuries

43

Scapulothoracic Pathology

44

Fractures of the Proximal Humerus and Humeral Shaft

45

Nerve Entrapments of the Shoulder Region

Section VI

THE ELBOW AND FOREARM

46

Functional Anatomy of the Elbow

47

Common Orthopaedic Elbow Dysfunction

48

Elbow Fractures and Dislocations: Patterns, Classifications, and Management

49

Nerve Entrapments of the Elbow and Forearm

Section VII

THE WRIST AND HAND

50

Functional Anatomy of the Wrist and Hand

51

Common Orthopaedic Dysfunction of the Wrist and Hand

52

Fractures and Dislocations of the Wrist and Hand

53

Nerve Entrapments of the Wrist and Hand

Section VIII

THE SPINE

54

Functional Anatomy of the Spine

55

Mechanical and Diskogenic Back Pain

56

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

57

Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

58

Scoliosis

59

Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage Dysfunction

60

Spinal Fractures and Dislocations: Patterns, Classifications, and Management

61

Temporomandibular Joint

Section IX

THE SACROILIAC JOINT

62

Functional Anatomy of the Sacroiliac Joint

63

Sacroiliac Dysfunction

Section X

THE HIP AND PELVIS

64

Functional Anatomy of the Hip and Pelvis

65

Common Orthopaedic Hip Dysfunction

66

Fractures and Dislocation of the Hip and Pelvis

67

Total Hip Arthroplasty

Section XI

THE KNEE

68

Functional Anatomy of the Knee

69

Patellofemoral Disorders

70

Meniscal Injuries

71

Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee

72

Total Knee Arthroplasty

73

Knee Fractures and Dislocations

74

Nerve Entrapments of the Lower Extremity

Section XII

THE FOOT AND ANKLE

75

Functional Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle

76

Common Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Dysfunctions

77

Fractures and Dislocations of the Foot and Ankle

78

Foot Orthoses and Shoe Design

Index