Orthopaedics for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Orthopaedics for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 2nd Edition, provides evidence-based guidelines for the assessment and rehabilitation of orthopaedic patients. The textbook begins with the foundational knowledge and skills required by physical therapist assistant students before examining therapeutic activities and the orthopaedic management of specific joints.

Joint-specific chapters follow a standardized structure covering anatomy, kinesiology, examination techniques, pathologies, and intervention strategies. The volume also includes focused discussions of general orthopaedic conditions impacting multiple joints and systems.

Learning features throughout the text include chapter objectives, key point boxes, case studies, and end-of-chapter review questions designed to support student review and concept application.