Sharpen your critical thinking skills and prepare for real-world practice with clinical cases

Build and enhance your knowledge of orthopedic physical therapy with this accessible, case-filled resource. Each case includes a discussion of the health condition, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, plan of care and interventions, evidence-based practice recommendations, and references. NPTE-style review questions accompanying each case reinforce your learning.

Featuring more than three dozen cases and new content, this updated edition of Physical Therapy Case Files: Orthopedics is an ideal resource for coursework, NPTE preparation, and in the clinic.

• New: Coverage of blood flow restriction, dry needling, thoracic spine manipulation, and exercise for chronic low back pain


• 37 orthopedic cases with National Physical Therapy Examination-style review questions to help users learn best practices in the context of patient care


• Evidence-based cases written by leading clinicians, researchers, and academics


• Includes evidence-based ratings for treatment plans


• Perfect for coursework use and NPTE preparation