Review
“The book systematically and eclectically approaches the evaluation and management of spinal pain using a clinical reasoning framework that allows for continual integration of emerging evidence and bio-psychosocial concepts based on patient response, current best practice, and a clinician’s knowledge. The goal is to reach an informed decision that balances the best available evidence with what is safe and, most important, for the patient to reach an optimal outcome.”- SirReadaLot.org
“The authors have written a book with an accompanying video supplement that is the perfect combination of clinical practice and evidence-based practice. The format makes it easy to use the book as a quick reference in the clinical setting.”
- Jeff Yaver, PT, Kaiser Permanente, Doody’s Review Service
“The book is comprehensive within the scope of orthopaedic practice. It is also well organized and well written, making it an excellent entry-level text, with adequate information for new graduates to enjoy the book well into their careers. The case studies demonstrate the application of the chapters, giving the reader a sense of how a simple versus complex patient might be approached. The video clips are neatly filmed and straightforward. This is an excellent text to have on hand in a clinic or department…This is an excellent text that takes evidence-based practice and sculpts it into a clinical reality. The price is reasonable, making it an easy addition to a personal library.”
- Anne H. Campbell, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Access Rehab Clinics and Fitness Centers, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
About the Author
Deborah M. Stetts, PT, DPT is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Elon University, NC, where she teaches professional students in the area of musculoskeletal management. Current research interests involve the use of real-time ultrasound imaging to examine abdominal muscle performance in select patient populations. Dr. Stetts is board certified in orthopedic physical therapy and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists. She has over 23 years of service as a physical therapist in the United States Army working in a variety of clinical, academic, and administrative positions. Dr. Stetts completed her DPT from Arizona School of Health Sciences, A.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ, in 2003; a master of physical therapy from the U.S. Army–Baylor University Graduate Program in Waco, TX in 1981; and a bachelor of science in health and physical education from Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA in 1976. She completed a residency in advanced orthopedic manual therapy at the Kaiser Physical Therapy Program, Hayward, CA, in 1990. Her professional experience and training have been primarily in orthopedic and manual physical therapy.
J. Gray Carpenter, PT, DPT, COMT graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from East Carolina University, Greenville, NC in 1992 and completed his doctor of physical therapy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2006. Dr. Carpenter also completed the Certificate in Orthopedic Manual Therapy from Manual Concepts, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, in 2002. He became a board-certified specialist in orthopedics through the American Physical Therapy Association in 2008 and became a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists in 2009. During his career, Dr. Carpenter has primarily worked in outpatient orthopedic settings but has experience in several settings such as acute care, home health, inpatient rehab, and wound care. He currently works as a staff physical therapist at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, NC as well as serving as associate faculty at Elon University in the musculoskeletal module. Dr. Carpenter has been very active in the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association (NCPTA) and has held several positions with the NCPTA.
