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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... improve digestion and relieve colds. Hippocrates was the first to use electrical stimulation, applying torpedo-fish ... improved a person's spiritual well-being (Figure 1-3). Galen1 was also an authority on trauma surgery and ...
... improve digestion and relieve colds. Hippocrates was the first to use electrical stimulation, applying torpedo-fish ... improved a person's spiritual well-being (Figure 1-3). Galen1 was also an authority on trauma surgery and ...
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... improve an ataxic (unstable) gait resulting from nerve cell destruction by repetitive attempts at supervised ambulation. Frenkel did not rely on equipment, but instead marked the floor for successive placement of the feet in walking (as ...
... improve an ataxic (unstable) gait resulting from nerve cell destruction by repetitive attempts at supervised ambulation. Frenkel did not rely on equipment, but instead marked the floor for successive placement of the feet in walking (as ...
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... improve the development of scientific inquiry. In regard to dissemination of information (including scientific discovery) among the members of physical therapy profession,just 2 years earlier (1962), the APTA changed the name of the ...
... improve the development of scientific inquiry. In regard to dissemination of information (including scientific discovery) among the members of physical therapy profession,just 2 years earlier (1962), the APTA changed the name of the ...
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... improved, going down to 4.2 percent. Physical therapists also reported an improvement, with the reduction in working hours only 10.8 percent. The reduction in the number ofworking hours for physical therapist assistants was even greater ...
... improved, going down to 4.2 percent. Physical therapists also reported an improvement, with the reduction in working hours only 10.8 percent. The reduction in the number ofworking hours for physical therapist assistants was even greater ...
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... improve quality of life for society. ➤ Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants will provide culturally sensitive care distinguished by trust, respect, and an appreciation for individual differences. ➤ While fully ...
... improve quality of life for society. ➤ Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants will provide culturally sensitive care distinguished by trust, respect, and an appreciation for individual differences. ➤ While fully ...
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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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