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OverviewWith the ever-increasing demand on physical therapists to develop the most effective treatment interventions comes this invaluable imaging resource covering exactly what you need to know! Diagnostic Imaging for Physical Therapists gives you the knowledge to understand the basic principles of musculoskeletal imaging and how to interpret radiographic images in your physical therapy practice. This straightforward, highly illustrated text is organized by body region and covers all the fundamentals with an emphasis on standard, two-dimensional x-rays. An accompanying DVD delivers high-resolution copies of the images in the text along with interactive activities to enhance your understanding of the material. With this indispensable text, you'll recognize when diagnostic imaging is necessary, and you'll be able to interpret the results with confidence. Written specifically for PTs, this book covers the most common film images you will see in your practice and introduces you to some of the not-so-common images. UNIQUE companion DVD helps you hone your diagnostic imaging skills with high-resolution radiographic images and animations. DVD icons in the book direct you to interactive exercises including ABCs, pathologies, case studies, and quizzes that will enhance your understanding of concepts in the text. Provides you with a systematic basis for approaching the interpretation of standard films. The body system approach of the chapters makes it easy to find information specific to a body region. Text edited by highly respected experts in musculoskeletal rehabilitation gives you authoritative guidance on the management of musculoskeletal pathology and injury. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James Swain, MPT (Director, Rehabilitation Services, Mercy Medical Center, Nampa, ID, USA; Adjunct: Columbia University, Idaho State, Pacific University, University of Montana) , Kenneth W. Bush (Assistant, Associate Professor and Professor, Pacific University, School of Physical Therapy, Forest Grove, OR, USA) , Juliette Brosing (Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR)Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Imprint: W B Saunders Co Ltd Dimensions: Width: 19.10cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.912kg ISBN: 9781416029038ISBN 10: 1416029036 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 03 December 2008 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Systematic Analysis Using ABCs Chapter 3: The Physics of Medical Imaging Chapter 4: The Cervical Spine Chapter 5: The Lumbar Spine Chapter 6: The Hip and Pelvis Chapter 7: The Knee Chapter 8: The Leg, Ankle and Foot Chapter 9: The Shoulder Chapter 10: The Elbow, Wrist and Hand Chapter 11: An Introduction to MRIReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |