Introduction to Physical Thera

Pagliarulo PT EdD, Michael A.

ISBN 10: 0323010571 / ISBN 13: 9780323010573

Editore: Mosby, 2001

Item in good condition and has highlighting/writing on text. Used texts may not contain supplemental items such as CDs, info-trac etc. Codice articolo 00106801534

Riassunto:

Providing an overview of the profession and practice of physical therapy, "Introduction to Physiotherapy" 2nd Edition" 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. It includes information specific to paediatric and older adult patients as well.

Contenuti: Part I: Profession
Physical Therapy: Definition and Profession
Roles and Employment Settings
The Physical Therapist Assistant
American Physical Therapy Association
Laws, Regulations, and Policies
Current Issues
Part II: Practice
Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions
Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Conditions
Physical Therapy in Cardiopulmonary Conditions
Physical Therapy in Integumentary Conditions
Physical Therapy for Pediatric Conditions
Physical Therapy for the Older Adult

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Introduction to Physical Thera
Casa editrice: Mosby
Data di pubblicazione: 2001
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: Good
Edizione: seconda edizione