Main description:

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.

Immersive Cases Online-NEW!
Six multimedia clinical scenarios let you practice applying theory to clinical practice. Full-color, narrated videos demonstrate multiple options for exercise progressions and help hone your critical-thinking skills by addressing the challenges of specific pathologies, patient loading, and post-intervention strategies.

Video Library Online
Full-color videos show you how. A complete video library of basic therapeutic exercises and techniques shows you how to achieve the best results for range of motion, stretching, joint mobilization,resistance, and spinal stabilization.

New to this edition:

New! "Immersive Cases," six, multimedia clinical scenarios online that let you assume the role of therapist and practice applying theory to clinical practice. With your patient, you'll progress through the process of "Assessment," "Intervention," and "Post-Intervention" to provide the best intervention strategies.
New & Expanded! Incorporating current research and today's best evidence-based practices.
New Chapter! Exercise for Special Populations focusing on modifying therapeutic exercise interventions with comorbidities from specific underlying health conditions.
New! A new contributor to Aquatic Exercise as well new material on aquatic techniques used for therapeutic interventions for strengthening, stabilization, proprioceptive feedback, balance, breath control, and relaxation
New! Information on chronic pain syndrome, with emphasis on the importance of understanding central mechanisms and patient education
New! Case Studies focusing on exercise prescription and progression in the shoulder and hip chapters
Updated! Information on the ICF (International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health) and Healthy People 2030 as well as information on achieving health equity and inclusion for those with physical and/or cognitive impairments

Contents:

Part I:General Concepts
1. Therapeutic Exercise: Foundational Concepts
2. Prevention, Health Promotion, and Wellness
Part II: Applied Science of Exercise and Techniques
3. Range of Motion
4. Stretching for Improved Mobility
5. Peripheral Joint Mobilization/Manipulation
6. Resistance Exercise for Impaired Muscle Performance
7. Principles of Aerobic Exercise
8. Exercise for Impaired Balance
9. Aquatic Exercise
Part III: Principles of Intervention
10. Soft Tissue Injury, Repair, and Management
11. Joint, Connective Tissue, and Bone Disorders and Their Management
12. Surgical Interventions and Postoperative Management
13. Peripheral Nerve Disorders and Management
Part IV: Exercise Interventions by Body Region
14. The Spine: Structure, Function, and Posture
15. The Spine: Management Guidelines
16. The Spine: Exercise and Manipulation Interventions
17. The Shoulder and Shoulder Girdle
18. The Elbow and Forearm Complex
19. The Wrist and Hand
20. The Hip
21. The Knee
22. The Ankle and Foot
23. Advanced Functional Training
Part V:Special Areas of Therapeutic Exercise
24. The Older Adult: Physical Activity and Exercise
25. Women's Health: Obstetrics and Pelvic Floor
26. Management of Lymphatic Disorders
Chapters Available Online:
Management of Vascular Disorders of the Extremities
Management of Pulmonary Conditions