Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pain, and Rehabilitation

<p>Packed with practical, up-to-date guidance, <i>Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 4th Edition,</i> 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 <b>using</b> <b>both traditional and cutting-edge therapies, designing effective treatment plans, and working with interdisciplinary teams</b> that meet your patients' current and changing needs. An easy-to-navigate format provides quick access to <b>concise, well-illustrated coverage of every essential topic</b> in the field.</p> <ul> <li>Presents each topic in a <b>consistent, quick-reference format</b> that includes a description of the condition, discussion of symptoms, examination findings, functional limitations, and diagnostic testing. An <b>extensive treatment section</b> covers initial therapies, rehabilitation interventions, procedures, and surgery.</li> <li>Contains <b>new technology sections</b> 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.</li> <li>Provides extensive coverage of <b>hot topics in regenerative medicine</b>, such as stem cells and platelet rich plasma (PRP), as well as a <b>new chapter on abdominal wall pain.</b></li> <li>Delivers the knowledge and insights of several <b>new, expert authors</b> for innovative perspectives in challenging areas.</li> <li>Offers a <b>clinically-focused, affordable, and focused reference</b> for busy clinicians, as well as residents in need of a more accessible and targeted resource.</li> <li><b>Enhanced eBook version included with purchase.</b> Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.</li> </ul>