"The authors and contributors of this book have continually sought to incorporate current trends and research to support the foundational concepts of therapeutic exercise on which the student can learn, and the practitioner can grow in their expertise of treating patients. In addition to the extensive and thorough revisions of content, the Focus on Evidence and Clinical Tips features, as well as links to video demonstrations of key interventions, are again highlighted in this edition. Whenever applicable, up to date Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) are included within the Focus on Evidence sections. As with previous editions, it is our hope that this updated text will provide a resource for learning and professional growth for the students and health-care practitioners who utilize therapeutic exercise"-- Provided by publisher.

Part 1. General Concepts:Therapeutic exercise: foundational concepts -- Prevention, health promotion, and wellness -- Part 2. Applied Science of Exercise and Techniques: Range of motion -- Stretching for improved mobility -- Peripheral joint mobilization/manipulation -- Resistance exercise for impaired muscle performance -- Principles of aerobic exercise -- Exercise for impaired balance -- Aquatic exercise -- Part 3. Principles of Intervention: Soft tissue injury, repair, and management -- Joint, connective tissue, and bone disorders and their management -- Surgical interventions and postoperative management -- Peripheral nerve disorders and management -- Part 4. Exercise Interventions by Body Region: 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 -- Part 5. Special Areas of Therapeutic Exercise: The older adult: physical activity and exercise -- Women's health: obstetrics and pelvic floor -- Management of lymphatic disorders -- Exercise for special populations -- Index.