A Practical Approach to Musculoskeletal Medicine: Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment

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Elaine Atkins (Chartered Physiotherapist, Private Practitioner, London, UK; Fellow of the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine, Programme Leader MSc Orthopaedic Medicine) Emily Goodlad (Chartered Physiotherapist, Orthopaedic Specialist Practitioner (NHS), Private Practitioner, Edinburgh, UK; Fellow of the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine)

A Practical Approach to Musculoskeletal Medicine

Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment

Elaine Atkins (Chartered Physiotherapist, Private Practitioner, London, UK; Fellow of the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine, Programme Leader MSc Orthopaedic Medicine), Emily Goodlad (Chartered Physiotherapist, Orthopaedic Specialist Practitioner (NHS), Private Practitioner, Edinburgh, UK; Fellow of the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine), Sharon Chan-Braddock

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Elsevier Health Sciences
09 February 2023

Sports injuries & medicine; Physiotherapy; Rehabilitation; Complementary medicine

Fully updated to reflect modern research and the latest evidence, A Practical Approach to Musculoskeletal Medicine is the only textbook based on the approach developed by Dr James Cyriax that has been recently updated to reflect modern research and the latest evidence. It covers the assessment, clinical diagnosis and conservative management of common soft tissue lesions.

The book covers the theory underpinning the principles and practice of musculoskeletal medicine, then goes on to discuss anatomy, assessment, common conditions and their management for each region, and provides resources to support the recording of assessment and to enhance safety.

This book is ideal for postgraduates undertaking courses at the Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine and is highly relevant for undergraduates, allied health professionals, advanced nurse practitioners and medical practitioners in fact all orthopaedic and musculoskeletal clinicians working in different settings as part of a multi-professional team.

Covers theory of musculoskeletal medicine based on the model developed by Dr James Cyriax, supported by the latest evidence

Covers pain theory, principles of assessment and management, histology and biomechanics of the soft tissues, and the healing process

Provides resources to support the recording of assessments and to enhance safety, especially whilst learning the musculoskeletal medicine approach

Presents review questions and case scenarios at the end of each chapter to revise key principles of the approach

Offers online resources comprising video clips, self-assessment questions and an image bank

Numerous illustrations and photographs support learning

Suitable for Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine (SOMM) postgraduate courses

Section on shared decision making and management packages of common musculoskeletal conditions

Pain mechanisms, including psychosocial assessment and the influence of psychosocial factors on pain and associated disabilities in musculoskeletal practice

Updates on tendinopathy, soft tissue injury management, injection therapy and differential diagnosis

More on pharmacology, medications and indications for imaging and further investigations

More emphasis on screening, biopsychosocial models, health comorbidities, poly-pharmacies, lifestyle risk factors, medical complexities and masqueraders of other body systems

Muscle tables detailing movements, prime movers and assistors

By: Elaine Atkins (Chartered Physiotherapist Private Practitioner London UK; Fellow of the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine Programme Leader MSc Orthopaedic Medicine), Emily Goodlad (Chartered Physiotherapist, Orthopaedic Specialist Practitioner (NHS), Private Practitioner, Edinburgh, UK; Fellow of the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine), Sharon Chan-Braddock
Imprint: Elsevier Health Sciences
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 5th edition
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm,
Weight: 1.220kg
ISBN: 9780702084089
ISBN 10: 0702084085
Pages: 550
Publication Date: 09 February 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Replaced By: 9780702057380
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

SECTION 1 PRINCIPLES OF MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE Introduction to Section 1 1. Clinical Reasoning in Musculoskeletal Medicine 2. Soft Tissues of the Musculoskeletal System 3. Soft Tissue Healing 4. Musculoskeletal Medicine Treatment Techniques SECTION 2 PRACTICE OF MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE Introduction to Section 2 5. The Shoulder 6. The Elbow 7. The Wrist and Hand 8. The Cervical Spine 9. The Thoracic Spine 10. The Hip 11. The Knee 12. The Ankle and Foot 13. The Lumbar Spine 14. The Sacroiliac Joint SECTION 3: PRACTICAL RESOURCES Appendix 1: Assessment Tools: Star Diagrams; Proforma for Lumbar Spine Assessment Appendix 2: Safety Recommendations Appendix 3 :Course Information Glossary Index