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Houglum, Peggy A., 1948- ,

Therapeutic exercise for musculoskeletal injuries / Peggy A. Houglum, PhD, Duquesne University, Retired. - Fourth edition. - xviii, 1149 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 1057-1128) and index.

Concepts of rehabilitation -- Concepts of healing -- Concepts of body mechanics -- Examination and assessment -- Range of motion and flexibility -- The ABCs of proprioception -- Muscle strength and endurance -- Plyometrics -- Functional performance-specific development -- Posture and body mechanics -- Ambulation and ambulation aids -- Aquatic therapeutic exercise -- Manual therapy -- Therapeutic exercise equipment -- Total body considerations -- Creating the rehabilitation program -- Sacroilium and pelvic stabilization -- Spine -- Shoulder and arm -- Elbow and forearm -- Wrist and hand -- Foot, ankle, and leg -- Knee and thigh -- Hip.

ISBN: 9781450468831 (print)

LCCN: 2015031250

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Athletic Injuries--therapy.
Exercise Therapy--methods.
Musculoskeletal System--injuries.
Sports Medicine--methods.

LC Class. No.: RD97 / .H6843 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 617.1/027

National Library of Medicine Call No.: QT 261