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 4
... muscle strengthening using exercises (Figure 1-1). Hippocrates1 was the first physician in his time to recommend therapeutic exercises to his patients because he understood the principle of muscle, ligament, and bone atrophy (wasting) ...
... muscle strengthening using exercises (Figure 1-1). Hippocrates1 was the first physician in his time to recommend therapeutic exercises to his patients because he understood the principle of muscle, ligament, and bone atrophy (wasting) ...
Side 5
... muscles, especially the muscles of the arms and legs. In Europe during the 1700s, attention was given to the invention ofexercise equipment. One piece of equipment described around 1735 was a suspended rocking horse that had the same ...
... muscles, especially the muscles of the arms and legs. In Europe during the 1700s, attention was given to the invention ofexercise equipment. One piece of equipment described around 1735 was a suspended rocking horse that had the same ...
Side 6
... muscle-exercises.”7(p.44) It is interesting that in the 1920s, orthopedic surgeons believed that these forms of rehabilitation using active exercises were to be provided by a “reconstruction aide,” who was described as a combination of ...
... muscle-exercises.”7(p.44) It is interesting that in the 1920s, orthopedic surgeons believed that these forms of rehabilitation using active exercises were to be provided by a “reconstruction aide,” who was described as a combination of ...
Side 7
... muscle could relax if the shoulder is abducted in the stooping position, allowing the arm to be under the influence ... muscles to full strength by increasing the resistance applied to the exercising muscles. DeLorme's method first ...
... muscle could relax if the shoulder is abducted in the stooping position, allowing the arm to be under the influence ... muscles to full strength by increasing the resistance applied to the exercising muscles. DeLorme's method first ...
Side 13
... muscle grading system. Wright, who specialized in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of ... muscles”11(p.77) allowing complete range of motion in thejoints and as a result giving the patient “functional use of ...
... muscle grading system. Wright, who specialized in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of ... muscles”11(p.77) allowing complete range of motion in thejoints and as a result giving the patient “functional use of ...
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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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