"Whether you're preparing for the OCS or just want to brush up on your orthopedic knowledge, you don't want to be without Placzek and Boyce's new third edition of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets. As with previous editions, Secrets covers a variety of different physical therapy concepts, healing modalities, specialties, and orthopedic procedures to ensure you are well-prepared to pass the OCS and provide the best orthopedic therapy options for today's patients. Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools. Each chapter features thoroughly updated content that's entirely evidence-based and outcome-based. This ebook also features insightful anecdotes - including clinical tips, memory aids, and secrets - and helpful review tools - such as bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations - to help you thoroughly master all aspects of orthopedic physical therapy practice"--Publisher's description.

Revised edition of: Orthopaedic physical therapy secrets / [edited by] Jeffrey D. Placzek, David A. Boyce. 2nd ed. ©2006.

Basic science -- Disease processes -- Electrotherapy and modalities -- Special topics -- The shoulder -- The elbow and forearm -- The wrist and hand -- The spine -- The sacroiliac joint -- The hip and pelvis -- The knee -- The foot and ankle.