Osteoarthritis Health Professional Training Manual addresses current gaps in knowledge and the skills and confidence that are necessary to deliver evidence-based OA care that is consistent with international guidelines and for effective translation to clinical practice for health professionals. Written for health care professionals that meet patients with osteoarthritis in the clinic, like GPs, physiotherapists, rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, and MDs and PTs in training, medical students and basic researchers on osteoarthritis who want an update on the clinical aspects of OA, this book addresses the urgent need to improve health professional knowledge in managing patients with osteoarthritis.
1. Chapter 1 Introduction to OA, communication, and person-centered care - p. 1 2. Chapter 2 History taking & physical assessment - p. 15 3. Chapter 3 Diagnosis, risk factors for OA development and progression, OA prevention, and recognizing comorbidities - p. 39 4. Chapter 4 Core components of best evidence OA care - p. 55 5. Chapter 5 Physical activity, exercise, and therapeutic exercise - p. 73 6. Chapter 6 Weight control - p. 95 7. Chapter 7 Adjunctive rehabilitative interventions - p. 111 8. Chapter 8 Pharmacotherapy - p. 125 9. Chapter 9 Surgery for osteoarthritis - p. 147 10. Chapter 10 The interprofessional team, service delivery, and professional development - p. 166 11. Index - p. 195
Osteoarthritis Health Professional Training Manual addresses current gaps in knowledge and the skills and confidence that are necessary to deliver evidence-based OA care that is consistent with international guidelines and for effective translation to clinical practice for health professionals. Written for health care professionals that meet patients with osteoarthritis in the clinic, like GPs, physiotherapists, rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, and MDs and PTs in training, medical students and basic researchers on osteoarthritis who want an update on the clinical aspects of OA, this book addresses the urgent need to improve health professional knowledge in managing patients with osteoarthritis.
1. Chapter 1 Introduction to OA, communication, and person-centered care - p. 1 2. Chapter 2 History taking & physical assessment - p. 15 3. Chapter 3 Diagnosis, risk factors for OA development and progression, OA prevention, and recognizing comorbidities - p. 39 4. Chapter 4 Core components of best evidence OA care - p. 55 5. Chapter 5 Physical activity, exercise, and therapeutic exercise - p. 73 6. Chapter 6 Weight control - p. 95 7. Chapter 7 Adjunctive rehabilitative interventions - p. 111 8. Chapter 8 Pharmacotherapy - p. 125 9. Chapter 9 Surgery for osteoarthritis - p. 147 10. Chapter 10 The interprofessional team, service delivery, and professional development - p. 166 11. Index - p. 195
