Introduction to Physical Therapy for Physical Therapist AssistantsJones & Bartlett Publishers, 27. aug. 2010 - 308 sider 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 |
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Side 5
... ability to cleanse the muscles and ligaments of waste.2 In the United States , massage , hydrotherapy , and exer- cises were first introduced around the year 1700. These rehabilitation treatments were based on ideas originating mostly ...
... ability to cleanse the muscles and ligaments of waste.2 In the United States , massage , hydrotherapy , and exer- cises were first introduced around the year 1700. These rehabilitation treatments were based on ideas originating mostly ...
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... ability to seek direct physical therapy services without first see- ing a physician. • The academic preparation of physical therapists changed from a bachelor's degree to postbac- calaureate degrees. By January 1994, 55 percent of ...
... ability to seek direct physical therapy services without first see- ing a physician. • The academic preparation of physical therapists changed from a bachelor's degree to postbac- calaureate degrees. By January 1994, 55 percent of ...
Side 17
... ability of the public to directly ac- cess a physical therapist's services such as physical ther- apy evaluation, examination, and intervention. Direct access eliminates the patient's need to visit his or her physician to ask for a ...
... ability of the public to directly ac- cess a physical therapist's services such as physical ther- apy evaluation, examination, and intervention. Direct access eliminates the patient's need to visit his or her physician to ask for a ...
Side 18
... ability to speak, debate, and make and second motions providing represen- tation in the HOD for a particular region of the country. MEMBERSHIP. IN. THE. APTA. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is the national organization ...
... ability to speak, debate, and make and second motions providing represen- tation in the HOD for a particular region of the country. MEMBERSHIP. IN. THE. APTA. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is the national organization ...
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... abilities of members of the public . ” 30 As of October 2009 , the American Physical Therapy Association amended its goals to eight encompassing the Association's major priorities toward realization of the ideals set forth in Vision ...
... abilities of members of the public . ” 30 As of October 2009 , the American Physical Therapy Association amended its goals to eight encompassing the Association's major priorities toward realization of the ideals set forth in Vision ...
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MAJOR PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE SPECIALTIES | 57 |
ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES | 121 |
COMMUNICATION | 157 |
PATIENT CARE ESSENTIALS FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT | 205 |
APPENDICES | 273 |
GLOSSARY | 289 |
INDEX | 293 |
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