Description
Manual of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (4th ed.)
Book Summary
This fourth edition of the Manual of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation serves as a clinical reference guide for the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal system pathologies. With a consistent, quick-reference approach, the work covers everything from the description of clinical conditions to the most advanced rehabilitative interventions. The reader will find exhaustive coverage of initial treatments, surgery, and emerging technologies, such as robotic exoskeletons and regenerative medicine. It is an indispensable resource for professionals and residents seeking an accessible, updated text with an eminently practical orientation.
What is it about?
The work offers a detailed analysis of the main conditions in physical medicine and rehabilitation. All topics are presented in a standardized format that facilitates quick reference: it includes a description of the condition, an overview of symptoms, examination findings, functional limitations, and diagnostic tests. The treatment sections are particularly comprehensive, describing initial interventions as well as rehabilitation procedures, advanced therapies, and surgical options. In addition, specific sections are dedicated to the most innovative technologies, such as robotic exoskeletons and wearable sensors, and extensive coverage is provided on regenerative medicine, including stem cells and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The work also incorporates a new chapter on abdominal wall pain.
Main Topics
- Diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological injuries.
- Physical rehabilitation interventions and therapeutic procedures.
- Regenerative medicine: stem cells and platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
- Technologies applied to rehabilitation: robotic exoskeletons and wearable sensors.
- Abdominal wall pain and other recently addressed pathologies.
Who is it recommended for?
This manual is aimed at physicians specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical therapists, residents in the specialty, and other healthcare professionals who treat musculoskeletal system pathologies. It is also very useful for advanced health sciences students who wish to delve deeper into the diagnosis and therapeutic strategies of clinical rehabilitation.
What this book offers
- A consistent, quick-reference format that streamlines clinical decision-making.
- Updates on the most innovative technologies, such as robotic exoskeletons and wearable sensors.
- Exhaustive coverage of regenerative medicine, including PRP and stem cells.
- Access to the English electronic version for consultation from any device.
- Innovative perspectives from a renewed team of experts in complex areas of rehabilitation.
Technical Sheet
- Author: Frontera, Walter R.
- Publisher: Elsevier España, S.L.U.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Sports injuries and sports medicine, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation
- Collection: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Binding: Hardcover
- Edition date: April 2020
- Number of pages: 1024
- Weight: 3090 g
Editorial Assessment
This fourth edition of the Manual of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation consolidates its position as a reference work due to its practical approach and its technological and therapeutic updates. The inclusion of chapters on robotic exoskeletons, wearable sensors, and regenerative medicine responds to the most current clinical needs, while the consistent format facilitates its use in daily practice. It is a valuable resource both for the specialist seeking to delve deeper and for the resident who needs an accessible and comprehensive guide.