1st Edition

Physical Rehabilitation for Musculoskeletal Conditions

Edited By Eric Chaconas, Matthew Daugherty Copyright 2026
355 Pages 142 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

355 Pages 142 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

355 Pages 142 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This text provides a comprehensive guidebook for the physical rehabilitation of musculoskeletal pain and injury. An evidence-based perspective grounds the scientific foundations and clinical application to present a contemporary model of care. Integrated into this evidence-informed perspective are clinical pearls offered by master clinicians who have developed tips and techniques to assist... Read more

1. Foundational Principles of Treatment

Justin Dunaway, Meryl Alappattu, Joel Bialosky, Mark Bishop, and Eric Chaconas

2. Clinical Reasoning Applied to Decision-Making

Catherine Patla and Matthew Daugherty

3. Resistance Training: Prescription Principles for the Rehabilitation Provider

Eric Chaconas, Dustin Jones, Thomas Eberle, Kyle Kimbrell, and Johnny Owens

4. Manual Therapy: Theories, Principles, and Evidence

Mark Bishop, Meryl Alappattu, Joel Bialosky, and Eric Chaconas

5. Shoulder

Garrett Mandel and Matthew Daugherty

6. Elbow

Matthew Daugherty

7. Wrist/Hand

Matthew Daugherty

8. Hip

Amanda Allen Parrish and Eric Chaconas

9. Knee

Eric Chaconas

10. Foot and Ankle

Megann Schooley and Eric Chaconas

11. Lumbar Spine

James Viti and Eric Chaconas

12. Cervical Spine

Jeffrey Rot and Todd Bourgeois

13. Temporomandibular Disorders

Breanna Reynolds, Michael Karegeannes, and César Fernández-de-las-Peñas

Biography

Eric Chaconas, PhD, is a physical therapist and strength and conditioning coach, fellowship trained in orthopedic manual physical therapy with 20 years of experience in helping individuals recover from musculoskeletal pain and injury. Dr. Chaconas serves as the Associate Dean of Physical Therapy at Bellin College in Green Bay, Wisconsin. His teaching and research interests include musculoskeletal rehabilitation and exercise prescription.

Matthew Daugherty, DBA, is a physical therapist in St. Augustine, Florida. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapists and an orthopedic-certified specialist. Dr. Daugherty serves as an Associate Professor and the Director of Residency Programs at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. He maintains a clinical practice and an active scholarly agenda, and he values service to his profession through leadership opportunities.