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 3
... called Cong Fu that was able to relieve pain and other symptoms. The Cong Fu exercises consisted of body positioning and breathing routines. They had very little motion and were unrelated to modern concepts of exercises. In India, the ...
... called Cong Fu that was able to relieve pain and other symptoms. The Cong Fu exercises consisted of body positioning and breathing routines. They had very little motion and were unrelated to modern concepts of exercises. In India, the ...
Side 4
... called halters (that resembled dumbbells), or riding (sitting or lying down) in a horse-drawn carriage over rough roads. In ancient Greece around 400 BC, Hippocrates, who is considered the father of medicine, recognized the value of ...
... called halters (that resembled dumbbells), or riding (sitting or lying down) in a horse-drawn carriage over rough roads. In ancient Greece around 400 BC, Hippocrates, who is considered the father of medicine, recognized the value of ...
Side 5
... called Tuina.4 These gymnastic techniques, similar to Chinese manipulative therapy, were adopted in the 1800s by Dr. Johan Georg Mezger of Holland4 (a Dutch practitioner). Dr. Mezger gave this type of manipulative therapy French names ...
... called Tuina.4 These gymnastic techniques, similar to Chinese manipulative therapy, were adopted in the 1800s by Dr. Johan Georg Mezger of Holland4 (a Dutch practitioner). Dr. Mezger gave this type of manipulative therapy French names ...
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... called “proprioceptive facilitation.” Around 1968, Margaret Knott and Dorothy Voss expanded9 proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) as a form of physical therapy intervention for patients with paralysis. As is done today, the ...
... called “proprioceptive facilitation.” Around 1968, Margaret Knott and Dorothy Voss expanded9 proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) as a form of physical therapy intervention for patients with paralysis. As is done today, the ...
Side 7
... called biofeedback was also introduced in the second half of the 1900s as a result of advances in scientific behavioral psychology and clinical electromyography. Furthermore, Williams's back-flexion exercises were complemented in the ...
... called biofeedback was also introduced in the second half of the 1900s as a result of advances in scientific behavioral psychology and clinical electromyography. Furthermore, Williams's back-flexion exercises were complemented in the ...
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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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