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 7
... direct access. From 1996 to 2005, in its adaptation years, physical therapy had to adapt, re- view, and make changes in its objectives and goals due to political, social, and economic changes in the United States. Additionally, the ...
... direct access. From 1996 to 2005, in its adaptation years, physical therapy had to adapt, re- view, and make changes in its objectives and goals due to political, social, and economic changes in the United States. Additionally, the ...
Side 12
... direct the War Emergency Training courses at 10 Army hospitals (Post WWI through WWII Era). Source: Reprinted from Murphy W: Healing the Generations: A History of Physical Therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association ...
... direct the War Emergency Training courses at 10 Army hospitals (Post WWI through WWII Era). Source: Reprinted from Murphy W: Healing the Generations: A History of Physical Therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association ...
Side 15
... direct access was legal in 20 states, providing patients and clients the ability to seek direct physical therapy services without first seeing a physician. • The academic preparation of physical therapists changed from a bachelor's ...
... direct access was legal in 20 states, providing patients and clients the ability to seek direct physical therapy services without first seeing a physician. • The academic preparation of physical therapists changed from a bachelor's ...
Side 16
... direct access, and the American Physical Therapy Association re- leased the Interactive Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. In 2003, the Association built support in Congress for the Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act ...
... direct access, and the American Physical Therapy Association re- leased the Interactive Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. In 2003, the Association built support in Congress for the Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act ...
Side 17
... direct patient/client care. ➤ Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants will maintain active responsibility for the growth of the physical therapy profession and the health of the people it serves.” The terminology used in ...
... direct patient/client care. ➤ Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants will maintain active responsibility for the growth of the physical therapy profession and the health of the people it serves.” The terminology used in ...
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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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