Table Of Content
PartI THE PROFESSION OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Chapter1 Development of the Physical Therapy Profession Chapter2 The Physical Therapist Assistant as a Member of the Health Care Team Chapter3 Physical Therapy Clinical Practice PartII MAJOR PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE SPECIALTIES Chapter4 Musculoskeletal (Orthopedic) Physical Therapy Chapter5 Neurologic and Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Chapter6 Pediatric, Geriatric, and Integumentary Physical Therapy PartIII ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES Chapter7 Ethics and Professionalism Chapter8 Laws and Regulations PartIV COMMUNICATION Chapter9 Communication Basics Chapter10 Documentation and the Medical Record Chapter11 Teaching, Learning, and Medical Terminology Chapter12 Reimbursement and Research PartV PATIENT CARE ESSENTIALS FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT Chapter13 Infection Control, Patient Preparation, and Vital Signs Chapter14 Patient Positioning, Body Mechanics, and Transfer Techniques Chapter15 Wheelchairs, Assistive Devices, and Gait Training
Synopsis
Written specifically for Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) students, this text is an excellent introduction for physical therapist assistant's education. This new edition includes updated information regarding the relationship between the Physical Therapist (PT) and PTA and key concepts of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice for better understanding of clinical guidelines. It also includes new information regarding clinical trends in physical therapy. Utilizing this text specifically for PTAs, instructors can introduce students to information regarding professionalism, professional roles, interpersonal communication, physical therapist's behavior and conduct, teaching and learning, and evidence based practice. This comprehensive text will provide a valuable resource throughout the physical therapist assistant's education and training throughout the entire duration of the PTA program. New to Second Edition: Distinctive description of physical therapy developments from its Formative Years (1914-1920) to the APTA's "Vision and Application of Scientific Pursuit" of today PTA's usage of the APTA's "Guide to Physical Therapist Practice" Differences between physical therapy and medical diagnosis Contemporary clinical trends regarding wellness, health promotion and disease prevention Instructor Resources: Transition Guide, PowerPoint slides and TestBank
