"This book serves as an introduction or a reference for any member of the medical team caring for an orthopedic surgery patient. ... It is written to improve the perspective of physiotherapists who work with postsurgical orthopedic patients. It also could be used by physical therapy students as it is clearly organized and accessible. ... This book successfully gives physical therapists context to appropriately and successfully treat postsurgical orthopedic patients. The image quality is excellent and consistent ... ." (Melody Hrubes, Doody's Book Reviews, June, 2016)
This practical guide tells you everything you need to know about interdisciplinary aftercare and rehabilitation following orthopedic operations in the area of the extremities and the spine: concise information about surgical procedures, medical aftercare guidelines and physiotherapeutic treatment concepts for all stages of rehabilitation, based on the many years of interdisciplinary experience ofphysiotherapists and specialists in sports orthopedics.
See:
· All recommended treatment options illustrated through over 600 high-quality color photos
· Instructive colored graphics depicting the main surgical procedures
Understand:
· The most important treatment-related steps of an operation,
displayed in a simple and understandable form
· All treatment content (from manual to sports therapy)
detailed chronologically over the different stages of rehab
Apply:
· Treatment concepts for the most important indications are developed as
therapy components (modules), which can be selected from based on the specific patient situation
· Objectives in line with ICF criteria
· Home training programs available for download in the form of handout
with practical exercises for exercise to be carried out by the patient independently, complete with color illustrations