Physical Rehabilitation: Evidence-Based Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention, 1e [Hardcover]

Michelle H. Cameron MD PT OCS (Author), Linda Monroe MPT OCS (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 5, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0721603610 | ISBN-13: 978-0721603612

The only physical rehabilitation text modeled after the concepts of the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition, this detailed resource provides the most complete coverage of rehabilitation across the preferred practice patterns of physical therapy all in one place! Each chapter is consistently organized to make it easy to find the information you need, with clear guidelines, examples, and summaries based on the latest clinical evidence to help you improve quality of care and ensure positive patient outcomes.

• In-depth, evidence-based coverage of more key content areas than any other rehabilitation resource of its kind, including orthopedics, neurology, and wound management, ensures a comprehensive understanding of rehabilitation supported by the latest clinical research.
• More than 65 case studies present a problem-based approach to rehabilitation and detail practical, real-world applications.
• Over 600 full-color illustrations clarify concepts and techniques.
• A FREE companion CD prepares you for practice with printable examination forms and reference lists from the text linked to Medline abstracts and reinforces understanding through interactive boards-style review questions, and vocabulary-building exercises.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1120 pages
• Publisher: Saunders (April 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721603610
• ISBN-13: 978-0721603612
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #554,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michelle H. Cameron, MD, PT, a neurologist and physical therapist, is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Oregon Health & Science University and at the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Cameron provides clinical neurology care to people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and related disorders, and is currently developing her research on balance and falls in this population. She has carried out a number of studies in this area and also contributes to clinical trials of various MS treatments.

When not caring for patients or carrying out research, Dr. Cameron teaches continuing education courses on the use of physical agents in rehabilitation. Her discussions of physical agents bring together current research and practice, in the context of today's health care environment, to provide the decision-making and hands-on tools needed to support optimal patient care.

Dr. Cameron is the author of Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: From Research to Practice, now in its third edition, and is the co-editor, together with Linda G. Monroe, MPT, of both Physical Rehabilitation: Evidence-Based Examination, Evaluation and Intervention, and its companion edition, Physical Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant. Her books have been translated into six languages.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful information, September 26, 2007

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This review is from: Physical Rehabilitation: Evidence-Based Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention, 1e (Hardcover)

I have used this text as a resource for supplemental information. I like the organization of the book and the easy access to the evidence supporting what is written. The photographs show well and are useful supplements to the writing.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well ordered and comprehensive text, April 12, 2008

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Waldo Lydecker "Critic in exile" (Malibu, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physical Rehabilitation: Evidence-Based Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention, 1e (Hardcover)

Physical Rehabilitation is a well ordered and comprehensive text beneficial to students and practitioners. It would also be of use to patients who want to learn more about treatments they may be undertaking. The book is superbly organized and clearly illustrated.