Author : Mark Dutton
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 26,32 MB
Release : 2014-01-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 007177243X
Written by a practicing physical therapist, this comprehensive textbook provides the conceptual framework necessary to understand every aspect of physical therapy and eventually perform physical therapy intervention. Includes a companion DVD that provides video coverage of more than fifty techniques discussed in the book.--From publisher description.
Author : Michael A. Pagliarulo
Publisher :
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 15,79 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Medical
ISBN :
Providing an overview of the profession and practice of physical therapy, this text presents an excellent introduction to any program of study in physical therapy. Part I, Profession, reviews roles of the physical therapist and practice settings, the APTA, laws, regulations, policies, and current issues. A whole chapter focuses on the physical therapist assistant defining the roles of this large and growing group of health professionals. Part II, Practice, reviews function, disorders, and therapies in major organ systems of the body (musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary) in an applied context targeted for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Includes information specific to pediatric and older adult patients as well.
Author : Mark Dutton
Publisher : McGraw-Hill
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 14,79 MB
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Physical therapists
ISBN : 9780071772419
Providing complete coverage of every core physical therapy (PT) topic, 'Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills' covers essentials such as patient care, goniometry, muscle testing and function, and musculoskeletal assessment.
Author : Mark Dutton
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 13,29 MB
Release : 2020-10-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1260457966
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. A comprehensive intro to the art,science, and practice of physical therapy With Dutton's Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills, Second Edition, you get complete and well-rounded coverage of the practice of physical therapy (PT). This comprehensive introduction provides the conceptual framework you need to build a solid foundation in PT—including a historical perspective of the profession, an introduction to healthcare policy, and in-depth coverage of evidence-informed practice. The book describes how movement evolves, how it becomes skilled, and how dysfunction can occur; illustrates the necessary skills you need to successfully practice PT; explains how to development areas of expertise,including how to enhance a patient's function in such tasks as bed mobility,transfers, and gait training; and much more. The author emphasizes both patient and clinician safety through the use of correct body mechanics, application of assistive and safety devices, and infection control procedures.
Author : Mark Dutton
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 820 pages
File Size : 22,49 MB
Release : 2018-03-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1284167283
With a new full-color design and art program Orthopaedics for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Second Edition presents a broad overview of the field of orthopaedics. Written for students studying to become a physical therapist assistant, this text is unique in that it combines kinesiology, orthopedic management, and therapeutic exercise, relating anatomy and kinesiology to the examination and pathology of each of the joints. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.
Author : Mark Dutton
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1829 pages
File Size : 49,93 MB
Release : 2008-02-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0071601155
A complete, evidence-based guide to orthopaedic evaluation and treatment Acclaimed in its first edition, this one-of-a-kind, well-illustrated resource delivers a vital evidence-based look at orthopaedics in a single volume. It is the ultimate source of orthopaedic examination, evaluation, and interventions, distinguished by its multidisciplinary approach to PT practice. Turn to any page, and you'll find the consistent, unified voice of a single author-a prominent practicing therapist who delivers step-by-step guidance on the examination of each joint and region. This in-depth coverage leads clinicians logically through systems review and differential diagnosis, aided by decision-making algorithms for each joint. It's all here: everything from concise summaries of functional anatomy and biomechanics, to an unmatched overview of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
Author : Eric Shamus
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Medical
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 20,40 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Medical
ISBN :
This is a comprehensive textbook for the documentation course required in all Physical Therapy programs. The textbook incorporates current APTA terminology and covers every aspect of documentation including reimbursement and billing, coding, legal issues, PT and PTA communication, as well as utilization review and quality assurance. (Midwest).
Author : Carolyn Kisner
Publisher : F.A. Davis
Page : 3368 pages
File Size : 36,13 MB
Release : 2022-10-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1719649472
The premier text for therapeutic exercise Here is all the guidance you need to customize interventions for individuals with movement dysfunction. You’ll find the perfect balance of theory and clinical technique—in-depth discussions of the principles of therapeutic exercise and manual therapy and the most up-to-date exercise and management guidelines.
Author : Laura Lee (Dolly) Swisher
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 43,56 MB
Release : 2005-02-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1416003142
As the role of the physical therapist widens to include more primary care and diagnostic responsibilities, there is a greater need for a single, up-to-date resource that explores professional roles and developments in this changing field. This new book is the definitive reference on this important topic. This concise book provides information on every vital area important to professionalism: documentation, law and ethics, and leadership - all in the context of the five roles of the physical therapist as defined by the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition. Readers will find information on the history of professionalism in physical therapy, the five roles of the physical therapist (Patient/Client Manager, Consultant, Critical Inquirer, Educator, and Administrator), the role of the physical therapist in today's health care system, and professional leadership and development. Case studies, "how to lists" and "tips from the field" encourage critical thinking and provide strategies for various issues. The book also offers tips on preparing a portfolio, determining leadership style, and preparing a professional development plan based on the APTA's five roles. Develops and defines principles and concepts of professionalism to guide physical therapists in times of change Follows the APTA's Guide and includes quotes and information from this document throughout Offers a comprehensive history of physical therapy, with unique information on origins of the profession Offers comprehensive coverage of legal and ethical issues, showing how these issues affect the entire practice of physical therapy Discusses billing and reimbursement practices, with specific information on how to document and bill as an aspect of practice Defines and explains the role of the consultant, both as an autonomous health care provider or as a member of a health care team Features real-life case studies and discussion questions at the end of each chapter to encourage practical application of concepts and test readers' knowledge Provides end-of-chapter "tips" to help readers develop best practices
Author : Sharon Plowman
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 50,40 MB
Release : 2007-06-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780781784061
This textbook integrates basic exercise physiology with research studies to stimulate learning, allowing readers to apply principles in the widest variety of exercise and sport science careers. It combines basic exercise physiology with special applications and contains flexible organisation of independent units.
