ISBN:
9781455734412
Copyright:
2006
Publication Date:
03-30-2006
Page Count:
400
Imprint:
Saunders
List Price:
$59.99
Therapeutic Exercise - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 1st Edition
by Frances E. Huber, EdD, PT, OCS and Chris L. Wells, PhD, PT, CCS, ATC
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource - Access Card
ISBN:
9781455734412
Copyright:
2006
Publication Date:
03-30-2006
Page Count:
400
Imprint:
Saunders
List Price:
$59.99
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- Learning objectives at the start of each chapter help readers focus their attention on important principles and concepts.
- "Stop and Think" questions mixed throughout the chapters show students how to reflect on new information and how it may be applied in a variety of situations.
- Client vignettes in each chapter illustrate the importance of learning the concepts for transfer to new situations.
- Concept maps illustrate how the chapter is organized and how elements fit together to provide a framework for constructing knowledge.
- A focus on the disablement model allows students to apply therapeutic exercise for maximum functionality as defined by the APTA.
- A focus on research demonstrates the best way to prescribe exercise by focusing on best practice.
- A companion DVD provides 60 minutes of video clips that gives students the ability to observe an activity, critique the technique, compare and contrast movement in a wide range of ages, select the appropriate exercise for the job and many other applications.
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1. Introduction
2. Addressing Functional Limitations and Disability with Therapeutic Exercise
3. Range of Motion and Stretching
4. Strength
5. Balance
6. Coordination and Proprioception
7. Endurance
Appendix A: Constructing Concept Maps
Appendix B: Answers to Stop and Think Questions
Appendix C: Answers to Study Questions
Glossary
Index
