Whether you're preparing for the OCS or just want to brush up on your orthopedic knowledge, you don't want to be without Placzek and Boyce's new third edition of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy SECRETS. As with previous editions, SECRETS covers a variety of different physical therapy concepts, healing modalities, specialties, and orthopedic procedures to ensure you are well-prepared to pass the OCS and provide the best orthopedic therapy options for today's patients. Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools. Each chapter features thoroughly updated content that's entirely evidence-based and outcome-based. This ebook also features insightful anecdotes - including clinical tips, memory aids, and secrets - and helpful review tools - such as bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations - to help you thoroughly master all aspects of orthopedic physical therapy practice.

• Coverage of topics found on the orthopedic specialty exam makes this a useful review resource for those studying for the exam.
• Clinical tips provide insightful guidance on a variety of clinical situations and tasks.
• Charts, tables, and algorithims simplify information into logical frameworks.
• Evidence-based content supports the latest orthopedic research.
• Strong chapter on the shoulder and hand succinctly presents important information on this complex topic.
• Annotated references provide a useful tool for research.

• NEW! Completely updated content reflects the latest physical therapy guidelines.
• NEW! Electronic-only format makes this study tool completely portable and accessible on a variety of devices such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, and more.

I. BASIC SCIENCE1. Muscle Structure and Function2. Biomechanics3. Soft Tissue Injury and Repair4. Bone Injury and Repair5. Exercise PhysiologyII. DISEASE PROCESSES6. Arthritis7. Deep Venous Thrombosis8. Complex Regional Pain SyndromesIII. ELECTROTHERAPY AND MODALITIES9. Cryotherapy and Moist Heat10. Electrotherapy11. Iontophoresis, Ultrasound,Phonophoresis, and Laser TherapyIV. SPECIAL TOPICS12. Stretching13. Manual Therapy14. Massage and Soft Tissue Mobilization15. Spinal Traction16. Normal and Pathologic Gait17. Pharmacology in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy18. Evaluation of Medical Laboratory Tests19. Clinical Electromyography and Nerve Conduction20. Orthopaedic Neurology21. Clinical Research and Data Analysis22. Evidence-Based Practice23. Sports Medicine24. Differential Diagnosis and Medical Screening25. Pediatric Orthopaedic Physical Therapy26. Women?s Health Issues27. Wound Healing and Management28. Management of Chronic Pain29. Headache30. Functional Capacity Testing and Industrial Injury Treatment31. Anatomy Mnemonics32. Nutrition33. Spinal Exercise Programs34. Isokinetic Testing and Exercise35. Exercise in Aging and Disease36. Orthopaedic RadiologyV. THE SHOULDER37. Functional Anatomy of the Shoulder38. Shoulder Impingement and Rotator Cuff Tears39. Shoulder Instability40. Adhesive Capsulitis41. Total Shoulder Arthroplasty42. Acromioclavicular and Sternoclavicular Injuries43. Scapulothoracic Pathology44. Fractures of the Proximal Humerus and Humeral Shaft45. Nerve Entrapments of the Shoulder RegionVI. THE ELBOW AND FOREARM46. Functional Anatomy of the Elbow47. Common Orthopaedic Elbow Dysfunction48. Elbow Fractures and Dislocations: Patterns, Classifications, and Management49. Nerve Entrapments of the Elbow and ForearmVII. THE WRIST AND HAND50. Functional Anatomy of the Wrist and Hand51. Common Orthopaedic Dysfunction of the Wrist and Hand52. Fractures and Dislocations of the Wrist and Hand53. Nerve Entrapments of the Wrist and HandVIII. THE SPINE54. Functional Anatomy of the Spine55. Mechanical and Diskogenic Back Pain56. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis57. Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis58. Scoliosis59. Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage Dysfunction60. Spinal Fractures and Dislocations: Patterns, Classifications, and Management61. Temporomandibular JointIX. THE SACROILIAC JOINT62. Functional Anatomy of the Sacroiliac Joint63. Sacroiliac DysfunctionX. THE HIP AND PELVIS64. Functional Anatomy of the Hip and Pelvis65. Common Orthopaedic Hip Dysfunction66. Fractures and Dislocation of the Hip and Pelvis67. Total Hip ArthroplastyXI. THE KNEE68. Functional Anatomy of the Knee69. Patellofemoral Disorders70. Meniscal Injuries71. Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee72. Total Knee Arthroplasty73. Knee Fractures and Dislocations74. Nerve Entrapments of the Lower ExtremityXII. THE FOOT AND ANKLE75. Functional Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle76. Common Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Dysfunctions77. Fractures and Dislocations of the Foot and Ankle78. Foot Orthoses and Shoe DesignIndex