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cover image - Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource,2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780323395472
Copyright: 2017
Publication Date: 01-27-2017
Page Count: 832
Imprint: Saunders
List Price: $73.99

Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 2nd Edition

by Catherine Cavallaro Kellogg, MBA, PT, CBP and Charlene Marshall, BS, PTA

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

cover image - Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource,2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780323395472
Copyright: 2017
Publication Date: 01-27-2017
Page Count: 832
Imprint: Saunders
List Price: $73.99
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Understand the why behind diseases and disorders and how it affects what you do in everyday practice with Goodman and Fuller’s Pathology Essentials for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 2nd Edition. This reader-friendly book serves as both a great learning guide and reference tool as it covers all the pathology-related information that is most relevant to what you, the future or practicing physical therapy assistant, need to know. Each chapter takes a well-organized approach as it defines each pathology disorder; describes the appropriate physical therapy assessments, interventions, guidelines, precautions, and contraindications; and rounds out the discussion with relevant case study examples based on established practice patterns. This new edition also features new critical thinking questions and clinical scenarios on Evolve which bring the material to life and help you see how the information in the book can be applied to the day-to-day work of a physical therapist assistant.

    • PTA-specific information and reading level provides easy-to-follow guidance that is specific to the role of the PTA in managing patients.
    • Special Implications for the PTA sections offer a starting point when addressing a particular condition for the first time.
    • Medical management section addresses diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for each condition discussed.
    • Easy-to-follow, consistent format features a well-organized approach that defines each disorder followed by sections on clinical manifestations and medical management.
    • More than 700 full-color images help reinforce understanding of disease conditions and general pathology principles.
    • Coverage of basic science information and the clinical implications of disease within the rehabilitation process gives readers a solid background in common illnesses and diseases, adverse effects of drugs, organ transplantation, laboratory values, and much more.
    • Terminology and language from the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice is used throughout the text to familiarize readers with the standardized terminology that’s used in practice.
    • Abundance of tables and boxes organize and summarize important points making it easy to access key information.
    • Twelve e-chapters offer supplemental information in the areas of behavioral issues, the gastrointestinal system, vestibular disorders and more.
    • NEW! Clinical scenarios on the Evolve companion website look at patients who have variety of comorbidities and the many factors to consider when evaluating and treating.
    • NEW! Critical thinking questions on the Evolve companion website help users apply the knowledge gained from the text.
    • NEW! Vocab builders set the stage by framing upcoming information in the text.
  • Section 1: Introduction 1. Introduction to Concepts of Pathology 2. Problems Affecting Multiple Systems 3. Injury, Inflammation, and Healing   Section 2: Clinical Medicine 4. The Immune System 5. Infectious Disease 6. Oncology 7. The Integumentary System 8. The Endocrine and Metabolic Systems  9. The Cardiovascular System 10. The Hematologic System 11. The Respiratory System 12. The Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Biliary Systems   Section 3: Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System 13. Introduction to Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System 14. Genetic and Developmental Disorders 15. Infectious Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System  16. Musculoskeletal Neoplasms 17. Bone, Joint, and Soft Tissue Diseases and Disorders   Section 4: Pathology of the Nervous System 18. Introduction to Central Nervous System Disorders  19. Infectious Disorders of the Central Nervous System 20. Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System  21. Stroke 22. Traumatic Brain Injury 23. Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury 24. Cerebral Palsy 25. The Peripheral Nervous System   Evolve E-Chapters 1. Behavioral, Social, and Environmental Factors Contributing to Disease and Dysfunction 2. The Psychosocial-Spiritual Impact on Health Care 3. Environmental and Occupational Medicine 4. The Gastrointestinal System 5. The Renal and Urologic Systems 6. Central Nervous System Neoplasms  7. Epilepsy 8. Headache 9. The Male Genital or Reproductive System 10. The Female Genital or Reproductive System 11. Vestibular Disorders 12. Laboratory Tests and Values

    Appendix A: Summary of Standard Precautions Appendix B: Guidelines for Activity and Exercise

  • Catherine Cavallaro Kellogg, MBA, PT, CBP, Medical Multimedia Group, Faculty Affiliate, University of Montana, Missoula, MT and Charlene Marshall, BS, PTA, Director of Rehabilitation, Aegis Therapies, Edgewater Haven Nursing Home, Port Edwards, Wisconsin
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