Knee Ligament Rehabilitation.Knee Ligament Rehabilitation Ellenbecker TS, ed. Philadelphia PA, 19106, Churchill Livingstone Inc, 2000, hardcover, 481 pp, illus, ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m : 0-443-07534-4, $75. As mentioned in the preface, this book is intended to "provide current state-of-the-art information for specialists of rehabilitation of the knee with a ligament injury." The vast majority of the 51 contributors to this book are either physical therapists or orthopedic surgeons, many of whom are highly regarded in their field. The book contains 30 chapters. The first 4 chapters include detailed and pertinent information on the anatomy, biomechanics, and examination of the knee, which provides a strong foundation for information presented later in the book. The next 10 chapters expertly address surgical and rehabilitation considerations related to the cruciate cruciate /cru·ci·ate/ (kroo´she-at) cruciform. cru·ci·ate or cru·cial adj. 1. Having the form of a cross, as in certain ligaments of the knee. 2. and collateral ligaments as well as new techniques for articular cartilage articular cartilage n. The cartilage covering the articular surfaces of the bones forming a synovial joint. Also called arthrodial cartilage, diarthrodial cartilage, investing cartilage. repair and the evaluation and treatment of posterolateral instability. A complete chapter deals with anterior cruciate ligament injuries in the female athlete. The challenges associated with rehabilitating patients with knee ligament injuries are nicely addressed in 3 chapters that detail patellofemoral joint complications and treatment, treatment options for joint contractures Joint contractures Stiffness of the joints that prevents full extension. Mentioned in: Mucopolysaccharidoses , and the effects of ligamentous instability on articular cartilage. Separate chapters discuss knee bracing and the relationship between foot mechanics and knee pathology. Several chapters are devoted to different rehabilitation concepts that are presented in the context of knee ligament rehabilitation, including manual therapy, aquatic therapy aquatic therapy Water therapy Rehab medicine The exercising of muscle groups under water, which increases range-of-motion and light resistance for rehabilitation. See Rehabilitation medicine. , closed- and open-chain exercise (including isokinetics), plyometrics Plyometrics is a type of exercise that utilizes a rapid eccentric movement, followed by a short amortization phase, and then followed by an explosive concentric movement, which enables the synergistic muscles to engage in the myotatic-stretch reflex during the stretch-shortening , the functional progression of exercise, proprioception proprioception Perception of stimuli relating to position, posture, equilibrium, or internal condition. Receptors (nerve endings) in skeletal muscles and on tendons provide constant information on limb position and muscle action for coordination of limb movements. and balance training and testing, and core stabilization training. This book is extremely well written and up to date on the latest research, with extensive reference lists provided. Despite numerous contributors, the book is written in a relatively consistent manner. The book is also well illustrated with high-quality photographs and line drawings that support the text. This book is highly recommended for clinicians who treat patients with knee ligament injuries. Because of the book's comprehensive nature, I also recommend the book for physical therapist students, especially those who will work in orthopedic and sports medicine environments. The editor and contributors to this book are to be congratulated for their excellent efforts in achieving their goal. Michael D Ross, PT, OCS OCS - Object Compatibility Standard US Air Force Academy, Colo CAPT Ross is an instructor in the Biology Department. He teaches human anatomy, biomechanics, and general biology. |
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