A Concise Guide to Identifying and Treating Dysfunction in Joint Structures

New York, NY, December 05, 2015 --(PR.com)-- "Functional Anatomy for Physical Therapists," recently published by Thieme, is a concise instructional manual that helps readers not only memorize anatomy, but also to truly comprehend the structures and functions of the whole body–the intervertebral disk, the cervical spine, the cranium, the thoracic spine, the thorax, the upper extremities, lumbar spine, pelvis and hip joint, and the lower extremities. Through precise descriptions, efficiently organized chapters, and beautiful illustrations, the book relates functional anatomy to therapy practice, with extensive coverage of the palpation of structures and references to pathology throughout.

Physical therapists will find "Functional Anatomy for Physical Therapists" invaluable to their study or practice. The book makes functional anatomy easier for students to learn and is ideal for use in exam preparation. Experienced therapists will benefit from practical tips and guidance for applying and refining their techniques.

Hochschild
Functional Anatomy for Physical Therapists
Thieme Publishers, New York/Stuttgart.2016
592 pp, 1,000 illustrations; Hardback
ISBN: 9783131768612
eBook - Available from ebookstore.thieme.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes
eISBN: 9783131768711
€99.99/$109.99

About the Author

Jutta Hochschild is former Head of the Physical Therapy School, Department of Orthopaedics, Academic Teaching Hospital, University of Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany.

About Thieme

Thieme Publishing Group is a medical and scientific publishing house employing more than 900 staff and maintaining offices in seven cities, including New York, Delhi, Rio and Stuttgart, Germany. Founded in 1886, the Thieme name has become synonymous with high quality and excellence in online and print publishing. Thieme publishes 150 peer-reviewed journals and more than 450 new books annually. The company has a rapidly growing array of web-based products in medicine and science. State-of-the-art online products include eNeurosurgery, eOtolaryngology, eSpine, Medlantis, Thieme eJournals, Thieme Electronic Book Library, and the medical student website WinkingSkull.com and Thieme Teaching Assistant, an innovative web-based platform for faculty. For more information about Thieme, please visit www.thieme.com.