With this handbook as your guide, you will be able to quickly and accurately recognize patients' medical imaging studies in order to better understand the nature of their pathology or injury. You'll discover how this knowledge will help you design and implement better therapeutic treatment plans. Moreover, this handbook will help you show patients why treatment is needed and how your specific treatment plan will help them recuperate. Imaging Handbook for Physical Therapists begins with a general introduction to imaging. Next, seven chapters explore the anatomical regions of concern to physical therapists, including cervical spine; shoulder; elbow, wrist, and hand; thoraco-lumbar spine; hip; knee; and ankle. These chapters address: radiographic examination and normal anatomy; Congenital defects; Degenerative diseases; Nondegenerative diseases; Metabolic diseases; Post-traumatic and post-operative changes. Throughout the handbook, you'll find many radiographic, CT, and MRI images of the musculoskeletal system, enabling you to compare normal anatomy to anatomical changes caused by diseases and injuries that often prompt a referral to physical therapy. A glossary at the end of the handbook defines key terms used in medical imaging. -- from back cover.