Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

By Julie K. Silver, Walter R. Frontera, Thomas D. Rizzo Jr.

Book Overview

A major new work in physical medicine and rehabilitation that is both practical and authoritative, this text provides easily accessible information on the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disorders and other common conditions requiring rehabilitation. Each topic is presented in a concise, focused, and well-illustrated two-colour format featuring a description of the condition, discussion of symptoms, examination findings, functional limitations and diagnostic testing, with a focus on procedures, rehab interventions, and treatment.

Physical medicine & rehabilitation is increasingly becoming an outpatient specialty and this book answers that need with its strong outpatient focus.Comprehensive rehab text focusing on practical, concise descriptions of what the physician actually does to rehabilitate the patientAttractive two-colour text design and graphicsLead editor Frontera, the chair of PM&R at Harvard, one of the leading authorities in modern rehabilitation medicineReader-friendly approach will appeal to all those involved in the field of rehabilitation.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1560534435
• ISBN13: 9781560534433
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Hanley & Belfus
• Length: 836 Pages
• Weight: 6.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 8.6" x 11.3"