Section I: Fundamentals Chapter 1: The Physical Therapist Assistant's Role in Orthopaedics Chapter 2: Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System Chapter 3: The Nervous System Chapter 4: Tissue Injury and Repair Chapter 5: General Conditions Chapter 6: Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System Chapter 7: Gait and Posture Chapter 8: Decision-Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant Chapter 9: Manual Modalities Chapter 10: Physical Agents and Mechanical Modalities Section II: Therapeutic Activities Chapter 11: Therapeutic Exercise Chapter 12: Improving Mobility Chapter 13: Improving Muscle Performance Chapter 14: Improving Balance Chapter 15: Improving Cardiovascular Conditioning Section III: The Joints Chapter 16: The Vertebral Column Chapter 17: Cervical Spine and Temporomandibular Joint Chapter 18: Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage Chapter 19: Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint Chapter 20: Shoulder Complex Chapter 21: Elbow and Forearm Complex Chapter 22: Wrist and Hand Chapter 23: Hip Joint Complex Chapter 24: Knee Joint Complex Chapter 25: Ankle and Foot Section IV: Special Considerations Chapter 26: The Pediatric Orthopaedic Population Chapter 27: The Geriatric Orthopaedic Population.