Practical Manual of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Diagnostics, Therapeutics, and Basic Problems [Paperback]

Jackson C. Tan MD PT PhD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1998

MANUAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION encompasses the most concise review of all physical medicine and rehabilitation in authoritative, definitive, and up-to-date coverage. Information on pharmacology, joint and soft tissue injections, nerve blocks, and trigger point therapy are included. This approach is multidisciplinary, offering information needed for the physiatrist, physical therapist, neurologist, orthopaedist, and occupational therapist.

* Encompasses the most concise review of all of physical medicine and rehabilitation. * Written in easy-to-read outline format with material categorized in logical predictable way. * The book has a small trim size and flexbinding, ideal for clinical quick reference. * Written by a physiatrist who is also a physical therapist.

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Presents the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Jackson C. Tan, MD, PT, PhD, Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University Medical Center, New York, NY, Occupational and Rehabilitation Center, Jacksonville, FL --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 830 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 1st edition (January 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815187084
• ISBN-13: 978-0815187080
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #386,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have , gold medal book!, March 12, 1998

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This review is from: Practical Manual of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Diagnostics, Therapeutics, and Basic Problems (Paperback)

Physical Therapists and other rehab practicianers should buy this informative and well researched book.The book outlines and explains clinical evaluations, diagnostic tests, therapeutic measures, and various basis rehab problems. As a physical therapist practicing in an interdisciplinary setting, I find Dr. Tan's book extremely helpful in facilitating understanding and communication with other members of the rehab team. Dr. Tan, a physiatrist, physical therapist, researcher and teacher, deserves the gold for writing this outstanding interdisciplinary book. This book is a must-have for all therapists and rehab practitioners!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book of its kind; I highly recommend it!, February 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Practical Manual of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Diagnostics, Therapeutics, and Basic Problems (Paperback)

Dr Tan's book sets a new standard of excellence in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The text is comprehensive, well-organized, concise, up-to date and practical. I find myself referring to it frequently in my daily clinical practice (especially the excellent chapter on pharmacology). I wish the book was available when I was a resident and when I was reviewing for the boards. The appendices which include plates of normal x-rays and MRI films (all clearly labeled), as well as a comprehensive updated addresses and phone numbers of important PM&R resources, are invaluable. At a popular price of 36.95, it is not only the best book of its kind, but the best buy of all time. I highly recommend it!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars holy cow!, February 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Practical Manual of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Diagnostics, Therapeutics, and Basic Problems (Paperback)

HOLY COW! I just came upon this book in the rehab section and had to get it. I've struggled through Braddom for three years now, and wish I'd had this little handbook. There's as much info packed in here as in Braddom, minus the fluff. This is about as much bang as you're going to get for the buck. GET IT!