Carolyn Kisner, PT, MS, Assistant Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy Division, Columbus, Ohio, Lynn Allen Colby, PT, MS, Assistant Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy Division, Columbus, Ohio, John Borstad, PT, PhD, Professor and Chair, College of St. Scholastica, School of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Duluth, Minnesota.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Therapeutic exercise: foundational concepts -- Prevention, health, and wellness -- Range of motion -- Stretching for impaired mobility -- Peripheral joint mobilization for impaired mobility -- Resistance exercise for impaired muscle performance -- Principles of aerobic exercise -- Exercise for impaired balance -- Aquatic exercise -- Soft tissue injury, repair, and management -- Joint, connective tissue, and bone disorders and management -- Surgical interventions and postoperative management -- Peripheral nerve disorders and management -- The spine : structure, function, and posture -- The spine : management guidelines -- The spine : exercise and manipulation interventions -- The shoulder and shoulder girdle -- The elbow and forearm complex -- The wrist and hand -- The hip -- The knee -- The ankle and foot -- Advanced functional training -- Exercise in the geriatric patient -- Obstetrics and pelvic floor -- Management of lymphatic disorders.

The premier text for therapeutic exercise!
Here is all the guidance you need to customize interventions for individuals with movement dysfunction. You'll find the perfect balance of theory and clinical technique--in-depth discussions of the principles of therapeutic exercise and manual therapy and the most up-to-date exercise and management guidelines.

Full-color videos show you how!
A complete video library of basic therapeutic exercises and techniques online at www.DavisPlus.com shows you how to achieve the best results for range of motion, stretching, joint mobilization, resistance, and spinal stabilization. You will also find supplemental tables and boxes and a glossary.

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Great book... "with great explanation, descriptions and pictures to describe the various interventions that can be used for specific patient complaints or conditions. Highly recommended!"--Natalie B. Martinez

Great Standard. "This book is a must have for any orthopedic physical therapist. Now it is even better with ICF information in it."--R.F. Sousa

Good buy."Initially bought this book for PT school. It's quite substantial. Most definitely one of the books I do not plan to sell after I am done with the program. Would recommend."--Talisa Swanson