Packed with practical, up-to-date guidance, Essentials of Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation, 4th Edition, by Walter R. Frontera,
MD, PhD; Julie K. Silver, MD; and Thomas D. Rizzo, Jr., MD, helps
you prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal
disorders, pain syndromes, and chronic disabling conditions in
day-to-day patient care. This easy-to-use reference provides the
information you need to improve patient function and performance by
using both traditional and cutting-edge therapies, designing
effective treatment plans, and working with interdisciplinary teams
that meet your patients' current and changing needs. An
easy-to-navigate format provides quick access to concise,
well-illustrated coverage of every essential topic in the field.
Presents each topic in a consistent, quick-reference format that
includes a description of the condition, discussion of symptoms,
examination findings, functional limitations, and diagnostic
testing. An extensive treatment section covers initial therapies,
rehabilitation interventions, procedures, and surgery. Contains new
technology sections in every treatment area where recently
developed technologies or devices have been added to the
therapeutic and rehabilitation strategies, including robotic
exoskeletons, wearable sensors, and more. Provides extensive
coverage of hot topics in regenerative medicine, such as stem cells
and platelet rich plasma (PRP), as well as a new chapter on
abdominal wall pain. Delivers the knowledge and insights of several
new, expert authors for innovative perspectives in challenging
areas. Offers a clinically-focused, affordable, and focused
reference for busy clinicians, as well as residents in need of a
more accessible and targeted resource. Enhanced eBook version
included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access
all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety
of devices.
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