Introduction To Physical Therapy And Patient Skills

Author : Mark Dutton
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 1260457966
Total Pages : 543 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dutton's Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills, Second Edition written by Mark Dutton and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2020-10-09 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. A comprehensive intro to the art,science, and practice of physical therapy With Dutton's Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills, Second Edition, you get complete and well-rounded coverage of the practice of physical therapy (PT). This comprehensive introduction provides the conceptual framework you need to build a solid foundation in PT—including a historical perspective of the profession, an introduction to healthcare policy, and in-depth coverage of evidence-informed practice. The book describes how movement evolves, how it becomes skilled, and how dysfunction can occur; illustrates the necessary skills you need to successfully practice PT; explains how to development areas of expertise,including how to enhance a patient's function in such tasks as bed mobility,transfers, and gait training; and much more. The author emphasizes both patient and clinician safety through the use of correct body mechanics, application of assistive and safety devices, and infection control procedures.

Author : Mark Dutton
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 007177243X
Total Pages : 495 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dutton's Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills written by Mark Dutton and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2014-01-13 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a practicing physical therapist, this comprehensive textbook provides the conceptual framework necessary to understand every aspect of physical therapy and eventually perform physical therapy intervention. Includes a companion DVD that provides video coverage of more than fifty techniques discussed in the book.--From publisher description.

Author : Michael A. Pagliarulo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Physical Therapy written by Michael A. Pagliarulo and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing an overview of the profession and practice of physical therapy, this text presents an excellent introduction to any program of study in physical therapy. Part I, Profession, reviews roles of the physical therapist and practice settings, the APTA, laws, regulations, policies, and current issues. A whole chapter focuses on the physical therapist assistant defining the roles of this large and growing group of health professionals. Part II, Practice, reviews function, disorders, and therapies in major organ systems of the body (musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary) in an applied context targeted for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Includes information specific to pediatric and older adult patients as well.

Author : Mark Dutton
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
ISBN 13 : 9781264267170
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dutton's Introductory Skills and Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Mark Dutton and published by McGraw-Hill Education / Medical. This book was released on 2022-01-14 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ace your introductory PTA courses and launch a successful career in physical therapy The hands-down most trusted name for safe, effective physical therapy, Dutton’s now delivers the information and insights to guide you through your foundational courses. Dutton’s Introductory Skills and Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant covers the fundamentals of the field and helps you build your documentation and clinical decision-making skills―the keys to PTA success. Packed with color photos, illustrations, and line drawings, it provides access to videos demonstrating important techniques and skills throughout. This peerless resource covers: Healthcare regulations Clinical documentation Patient-client management Taking vital signs Muscle testing Range of motion Gait training Bed mobility Patient draping Patient transfers Assistive devices and wheelchairs The concepts and skills outlined in Dutton’s Introductory Skills and Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant will form the foundation of knowledge you need to succeed in the field of physical therapy.

Author : Mark Dutton
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780071772426
Total Pages : 483 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills written by Mark Dutton and published by McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO THE ART, SCIENCE, AND PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Companion DVD includes video of more than 50 techniques "Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills" is intended to provide a foundation upon which to build a career in the challenging yet rewarding field of physical therapy. Written by a practicing physical therapist, this comprehensive textbook provides the conceptual framework necessary to understand every aspect of physical therapy and eventually perform physical therapy intervention. Included in this conceptual framework are a historical perspective of the physical therapy profession, an introduction to healthcare policy, and a definition of evidence-informed practice. In addition, various chapters describe how movement evolves, how that movement becomes skilled, and how movement dysfunction can occur or develop. Later chapters introduce you to the knowledge and practical skills necessary for the general practice of physical therapy and provide the groundwork for the development of specific areas of clinical expertise, including how to enhance a patient's function in such tasks as bed mobility, transfers, and gait training. Throughout the appropriate chapters, emphasis is placed on both patient and clinician safety through the use of correct body mechanics, the application of assistive and safety devices, and effective infection control procedures. To facilitate learning, "Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills" includes a companion DVD that provides video coverage of more than 50 of the techniques discussed in the book.

Author : Michael A. Pagliarulo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780323032841
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Physical Therapy written by Michael A. Pagliarulo and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition includes an overview of both the profession and the clinical practice of physical therapy. Each chapter offers helpful learning tools, including a chapter outline, key terms, learning objectives, questions to ask, summaries, and review questions.

Author : Christina M. Barrett
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 1284175731
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dreeben-Irimia’s Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice for Physical Therapist Assistants written by Christina M. Barrett and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dreeben-Irimia's Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice for Physical Therapist Assistants, Fourth Edition introduces students to the role of the physical therapist assistant in physical therapy care.

Author : Michael A. Pagliarulo
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323266428
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Physical Therapy- E-BOOK written by Michael A. Pagliarulo and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-08-07 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Physical Therapy, 4e by Michael Pagliarulo provides a comprehensive description of the profession and practice of physical therapy. NEW! Evolve website with a test bank, PowerPoint presentations, and image collection. The only introductory textbook that includes an overview of the profession and clinical information Chapter on reimbursement introduces the fiscal aspect of health care and reimbursement for physical therapy services. Chapter on communication and cultural competence helps the PT and PTA understand behavior due to cultural differences. EXPANDED! Numerous learning aides, including chapter outlines, key terms, learning objectives, questions to ask, boxes, tables, summaries and up to date references, suggested readings, and reviewe questions. The lastest information on current trends in health care and the profession of physical therapy keeps the students current on latest issues.

Author : William R. Vanwye
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323638988
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Primary Care for the Physical Therapist written by William R. Vanwye and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW! Updated content throughout the text reflects the current state of primary care and physical therapy practice. NEW! New chapter on electrodiagnostic testing helps familiarize physical therapists with indications for electrodiagnostic testing and implications of test results to their clinical decision-making. NEW! New chapter on patients with a history of trauma emphasizes the red flags that physical therapists need to recognize for timely patient referral for appropriate tests. NEW! Updated information on how to screen and examine the healthy population enhances understanding of the foundations of practice and the role that physical therapists can fill in primary care models.

Author : Stacie J. Fruth
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 1284142701
Total Pages : 550 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of the Physical Therapy Examination written by Stacie J. Fruth and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2017-03-09 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of the Physical Therapy Examination: Patient Interview and Tests & Measures, Second Edition provides physical therapy students and clinicians with the necessary tools to determine what questions to ask and what tests and measures to perform during a patient exam. This text utilizes a fundamental, step-by-step approach to the subjective and objective portions of the examination process for a broad spectrum of patients. This edition has been updated and revised to reflect the new APTA Guide 3.0, and the Second Edition also includes new and extensive coverage of goniometry and manual muscle testing techniques with more than 300 new photographs.