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Fundamental Orthopedic Management: For the Physical Therapist Assistant, 2e

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I think this book is excessive in the amount of information presented. It goes from straight, forward information to difficult to understand technical biochemical information that is not needed for PTA's. It is wordy, using quotes that are unnecessary, if not out of place, for learning the information. If it stuck to the basics and explained it well it would make for a less laborious reading. I am a first year PTA student and I have to read this book. I tend to go to my A & P book that presents the information in an easier to understand format.

This is a great book, and an invaluable reference, I still use it today in practice. Well written, and it has some great pictures. I believe that this should be a part of any PTA's library.

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The information is not only excessive but also given in random order with no logic, which makes me think that the author sometimes does not understand what he is writing about. Probably, he just enjoys the book's pseudoscientific language. The book has many "pearls of wisdom", e.g. "arthrology (joints) consists of glenohumeral, AC, sternoclavicular, and scapulothoracic articulation." (p.349). Arthrology is a science, for god's sake! It can not consist of articulation, it's "a science concerned with the study of joints" (Webster). Part -logy in terms refers to a science or theory. Some diagrams are misleading: the largest rectangle symbolizes the least amount of ATP used (p.68) etc. Each chapter has a glossary, but don't expect to find good definitions there. For instance, "LORDOSIS: The maintenance of a normal anatomic lordotic curve while lifting any object." I would ban this "textbook" as a misleading one. It might have some useful practical stuff, but it cannot be called a textbook at all.

I got my book within a week and it was like brand new they were quick and product was in good shape.

I found this book to be one of the best books I used while in PTA school. Now a graduate, this book not only helped me learn and understand orthopedic's while in school, its a great tool I use now as a PTA!

gary shankman has put together a wonderful book dedicated to PTAs practicing in the area of orthopedics. the book is clear and concise , providing PTAs with the foundation on which to build their clinical orthopedic knowledge and skills upon. i frequently refer to this text in my clinic. i highly recommend this text to PTAs, ATCs, and PTs themselves.

Great transaction! I didn't pay for extra fast shipping and got it in the allowed amount of time.