Introduction to Physical Therapy - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
Give your students an insightful and thorough overview of both the profession and the practice of physical therapy with Introduction to Physical Therapy, 5th Edition. This comprehensive text walks students through the key aspects of a career in physical therapy (including role of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant , practice settings, the APTA, and laws, policies, and regulations) and then goes on to detail the practice of physical therapy and the functions, disorders, and therapies of the major organ systems. The fifth edition features a new full-color design, updated content, new photos, and numerous learning aides — such as chapter outlines, learning objectives, questions to ask, suggested readings, and review questions — to give students the complete foundation they need to successfully grow their professional knowledge and skills.
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- An overview of the profession combined with clinical information guides the reader through everything they need to know to begin their physical therapy education.
- Chapter on reimbursement tells how reimbursement affects the profession and introduces the fiscal aspects of health care and reimbursement for physical therapy services.
- Chapter on communication and cultural competence describes how cultural differences influence patient interaction and helps the PTA and PT understand behavior due to cultural differences.
- Numerous learning aides such as — chapter outlines, key terms, learning objectives, questions to ask, boxes, tables, summaries and up to date references, suggested readings and review questions — enable learning retention.
- The latest information on current trends in health care and the profession of physical therapy keeps readers current on the latest issues.
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- NEW! Full color design and images make the text more visually appealing.
- NEW! Updated content keeps readers in the know on the latest practices and procedures.
- NEW! Updated photos throughout depict the content that is current and applicable to today’s practicing PT or PTA.
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Section 1: Profession 1. The profession of Physical Therapy: Definition and Development 2. Roles and Characteristics of Physical Therapy 3. The Physical Therapist Assistant 4. American Physical Therapy Association 5. Laws, Regulations, and Policies 6. Financing Health Care and Reimbursement in Physical Therapy 7. Communication in Physical Therapy in the Twenty-First Century
Section 2: Practice 8. Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions 9. Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Conditions 10. Physical Therapy in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Conditions 11. Physical Therapy for Integumentary Conditions 12. Physical Therapy for Pediatric Conditions 13. Physical Therapy for the Older Adult
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Michael A. Pagliarulo, PT, EdD, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
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