Therapeutic Exercise Foundations and Techniques

Therapeutic Exercise Foundations and Techniques Eight Edition

by John Kisner, Carolyn; Colby, Lynn Allen; Borstad (Author)

The premier text for therapeutic exercise
Here is all the guidance you need to customize interventions for individuals with movement dysfunction. You’ll find the perfect balance of theory and clinical technique—in-depth discussions of the principles of therapeutic exercise and manual therapy and the most up-to-date exercise and management guidelines.

Immersive Cases Online—NEW!
Six multimedia clinical scenarios let you practice applying theory to clinical practice. Full-color, narrated videos demonstrate multiple options for exercise progressions and help hone your critical-thinking skills by addressing the challenges of specific pathologies, patient loading, and post-intervention strategies.

Video Library Online
Full-color videos show you how. A complete video library of basic therapeutic exercises and techniques shows you how to achieve the best results for range of motion, stretching, joint mobilization,resistance, and spinal stabilization.

See what students and practitioners are saying online about previous editions…
Great book… “with great explanation, descriptions and pictures to describe the various interventions that can be used for specific patient complaints or conditions. Highly recommended!”—Natalie B.

Great Standard. “This book is a must have for any orthopedic physical therapist. Now it is even better with ICF information in it.”—R.F.S.

Good buy.“Initially bought this book for PT school. It’s quite substantial. Most definitely one of the books I do not plan to sell after I am done with the program. Would recommend.”—Talisa S.