Introduction to Physical Therapy - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 7th Edition

Give your students an insightful and thorough overview of both the profession and the practice of physical therapy with Introduction to Physical Therapy, 7th Edition. This comprehensive text walks students through the key aspects of a career in physical therapy — including the 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 seventh edition features updated chapters on the physical therapist assistant and the American Physical Therapy Association; as well as updated content, references, and coverage of the latest trends in health care. Paired with an abundance of learning aides like learning objectives, chapter outlines, review questions, and more; this highly visual text gives students the complete foundation they need to successfully grow their professional knowledge and skills.