Download or read book Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant E Book written by Robert C. Manske and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW! Updated content and references are added throughout the book to reflect changes in practice patterns. NEW! Expanded full-color illustrations add clarity to anatomy and procedural drawings and make it easier to learn important concepts NEW! Updated chapter summaries highlight essential, need-to-know information. NEW! Updated educator and student resources on the Evolve website provide tools to make teaching and learning easier.

Download or read book Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Robert C. Manske and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-05-22 with total page 633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW Differential Diagnosis and Emergent Conditions chapter shows how similar symptoms can mask potentially dangerous pathologies and conditions, and may require re-evaluation by the supervising therapist. - NEW Musculoskeletal Imaging chapter explains in basic terms the various types of musculoskeletal imaging used when examining musculoskeletal injuries. - NEW Orthopedic Management Concepts Specific to Women chapter covers the issues, pathology, and progression of women's health issues as they relate to physical rehabilitation. - NEW! Full-color design and illustrations add clarity to anatomy and procedural drawings and make it easier to learn important concepts. - NEW! Important Concepts highlight useful tips and tricks of patient practice. - NEW student resources on the Evolve companion website include critical thinking applications, weblinks to related sites, and references with links to Medline® abstracts.

Download or read book Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant E Book written by Gary A. Shankman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 30 new contributors participated in this new edition, allowing you to learn from experts in each field. Unique! Rheumatic Disorders chapter covers disorders such as arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, and systemic lupus erythematosus, including pathophysiology, a description of the inflammation, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Unique! Pain and Pain Syndromes chapter covers types of pain, pain mechanisms, its measurement, and its management. Unique! Bracing, Orthotics, and Prosthetics chapter outlines the types of materials used to construct braces, orthotics, and prosthetics; the use of each unit by anatomic area; their biomechanics; the indications and contraindications for each; as well as an introduction to amputation.

Download or read book Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Robert C. Manske and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the role and the skills of the physical therapist assistant! Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 4th Edition helps you apply the principles of orthopedic science to physical therapy interventions. First you will learn how to assess flexibility, strength, endurance, and balance, and then you'll become a more valuable PTA by learning the essentials of tissue healing, gait and manual therapy, biomechanics and kinesiology, and the management of orthopedic patients by region and condition. This edition includes a new full-color design and illustrations, and broadens its scope with new chapters on topics such as musculoskeletal imaging and women's issues related to physical rehabilitation. Written by clinician and educator Robert Manske, along with a team of expert contributors, this text is your complete guide to success in physical therapist assisting!

Download or read book Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Gary A. Shankman and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While other texts emphasize only technical application of the basic principles of orthopedic science, this text demands critical thinking and enhanced awareness of principles and application of the foundations of orthopedic science. Tailored to the needs of the PTA, each chapter builds on previous information and is complete with challenging review questions. The 2nd edition also includes a stronger emphasis on the fundamentals on exercise science with focus on tissue healing, orthopedic injury, and how to bridge the gap between basic science and physical healing. It also includes six new chapters and the addition of seven appendices. Part I: Basic Concepts of Orthopedic Management begins with the essential concepts of teamwork and shared responsibility within the Physical Therapy team and then develops an understanding in the basic areas of flexibility, strength, endurance, balance, and coordination Part II: Review of Tissue Healing, introduces appropriate concepts of injury and repair of musculoskeletal tissue. Part III: Common Medications in Orthopedics, focuses on common medications used in orthopedics. Knowledge of the actions and side effects of medications and their possible impact on treatment is important for the PTA who is treating patients. Part IV: Gait and Joint Mobilization, provides information that will improve the PTA's ability to treat a patient with gait disability. Part V: Biomechanical Basis for Movement, deals with the basis of human movement. This section's presentation of introductory mechanics precedes orthopedic pathologies and therapeutic interventions by pulling together essential basics of anatomy, physiology, tissue healing, kinesiology, and principles of therapeutic exercise. Part VI: Management of Orthopedic Conditions, serves as the foundation of the text, covering the ankle, foot, and toes; the knee; the hip and pelvis; the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine; the shoulder; the elbow; and the wrist and hand. Each chapter is complete with challenging review questions that include substantial fill-in, essay questions, short answer, and important critical thinking applications. More than 530 photos and illustrations help readers understand new concepts and procedures. A unique new chapter, The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant in Physical Assessment, offers a critical review of essential knowledge related to systems of the body and includes a systems approach to physical assessment specifically applied to PTA. Another unique new chapter, Physical Agents Used in the Treatment of Common Musculoskeletal Conditions, bridges the gap between basic science, assessment, and clinical utility of physical agents. The addition of a chapter on Orthopedic Biomechanics and Kinesiology helps broaden the scope of and enhance the clinical application of kinesiology. The new chapters Composition and Function of Connective Tissue and Neurovascular Healing and Thromboembolic Disease contain new and updated relevant information on ligament healing, bone healing (substantial increase), cartilage healing, and muscle and tendon healing. This new information is critical for the transition to applied principles of orthopedic injury and rehabilitation techniques. The new chapter on Concepts of Orthopedic Pharmacology is designed to enhance the knowledge base of a PTA dealing with patients on anti-inflammatory medications and antibiotics. This chapter introduces information concerning routes of drug administration, bioavailability, antibacterial classifications of drugs and related offending organisms, infections with total joint arthroplasty and fractures, as well as an introduction to anti-inflammatory medications. The addition of appendices broadens the knowledge base of the PTA student and assists in improving the PTA student's learning capacity and skills/knowledge in practice. They also provide enhanced knowledge of orthopedic and neurovascular anatomy. The 2nd edition has new illustrations, tables, and charts related to orthopedic and neurovascular anatomy in each chapter related to specific orthopedic injury and rehabilitation. The addition of Answers to Review Questions reinforces learning for the student and improves the PTA's skills/knowledge in practice. The glossary is enhanced with new terms and includes new information on biomechanics, biomaterials, medications, and names of surgical procedures.

Download or read book Fundamental Orthopedic Management Text and E Book Package For the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Gary A. Shankman and published by Mosby Incorporated. This book was released on 2004-03-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Rebecca A Graves and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2012-08-27 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From common to complex, thirteen real-life case studies represent a variety of practice settings and age groups. Identify, research, and assess the pathologies and possible treatments. Photographs of real therapists working with their patients bring concepts to life. Reviewed by 16 PT and PTA experts, this comprehensive resource ensures you are prepared to confidently make sound clinical decisions.

Download or read book Orthopaedics for the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Mark Dutton and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2018-03-19 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a new full-color design and art program Orthopaedics for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Second Edition presents a broad overview of the field of orthopaedics. Written for students studying to become a physical therapist assistant, this text is unique in that it combines kinesiology, orthopedic management, and therapeutic exercise, relating anatomy and kinesiology to the examination and pathology of each of the joints. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.

Download or read book Student Workbook to Accompany Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Gary A. Shankman and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Orthopaedic Physical Therapy written by Robert A. Donatelli and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-08-14 with total page 789 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Six new chapters, covering topics such as strength training, screening for referral, neuromuscular rehabilitation, reflect the latest physical therapy practice guidelines. - Updated clinical photographs clearly demonstrate examination and treatment techniques. - A user-friendly design highlights clinical tips and other key features important in the clinical setting. - Terminology and classifications from the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition are incorporated throughout the text making descriptions easier to understand. - An emphasis on treatment of the individual rather than the dysfunction reflects current practice in physical therapy. - Video clips on the accompanying Evolve site demonstrate evaluation, exercise, and treatment techniques covered in the text.

Download or read book Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Darcy Umphred and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 2006 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides a complete overview of the foundations of various neurological medical conditions and presents a wide array of clinical problems that a physical therapist assistant may encounter in the educational or clinical setting. Darcy Umphred and Connie Carlson, along with 11 contributors, offer a thorough explanation of the PT to PTA delegation process that is both unique and comprehensive. Throughout the pages of Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant the PTA is provided with the necessary tools to effectively interact with and treat patients who suffer from neurological medical diagnoses. This text also covers a wide variety of neurological clinical problems that a PTA may encounter. Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant presents specific examples of tests and measures and interventions that a PTA may use when treating patients with CNS damage. Multiple chapters offer one or more case studies that will aid students and practicing PTAs in the analysis of PTA roles and the delegation of specific tasks, as well as why a PT may not choose to delegate a task. Also included is a brief discussion of selected pathologies and their progressions or complications, which gives the PTA a means to identify contraindications or changes in patient behavior that need to be reported. Features: -Interactive website access that provides the answers to the questions and case studies for each chapter. -A clear delineation of the differences between the frameworks used by medical practitioners and those used by the PT. -Detailed descriptions of tests and measures and interventions used by the PTA. -A focus on interactions between types of movement dysfunctions and intervention selection. -A discussion of disablement and enablement models. The volumes of knowledge presented in this unique and detailed text ensures Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant will accompany the PTA throughout their education and into their career.

Download or read book Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Penelope J Lescher and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2011-03-02 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With other texts written at either too high or too low a level, this book meets the needs of PTA students for usable, understandable pathology related to clinical application. Extensively illustrated, this book allows students to more easily comprehend and maintain interest in otherwise complicated pathological processes. The fourteen chapter format effectively fits within a chapter per week course structure, or each chapter may be used as a stand alone module within any course.

Download or read book The Physical Therapist s Guide to Health Care written by Kathleen A. Curtis and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 1999 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Physical Therapist's Guide to Health Care is the simple, clear approach to understanding health care in today's changing environment. This book provides a strategy based approach to help physical therapists successfully manage change and meet the challenges of clinical practice in common practice settings. This essential text includes an introduction to health care that covers the basics of health care financing, health care reimbursement systems, cost containment strategies and referral services. Important issues covered in this book include trends in acute, subacute, home health care practice, outcomes management and prevention. Chapters include information on health care reimbursement systems and cost containment strategies, time and caseload management, documentation requirements, quality management in physical therapy, and the role of the physical therapist in prevention and wellness. Check out our new website dedicated to The Physical Therapist's Guide to Health Care. This innovative new website presents valuable up-to-date information as it becomes available. You can visit the site at ptguide.slackinc.com Dr. Kathleen A. Curtis is the winner of the “President’s Award of Excellence” for 2005 at California State University, Fresno

Download or read book Orthopedic Interventions for the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Maureen Raffensperg and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First laying the foundation of the role of the PTA within the orthopedic plan of care, this text offers students the fundamental knowledge needed to best understand how the PT evaluates a patient. From principles of tissue healing to detailed descriptions of the most common pathologies, tests and interventions for each body region, this text prepares the PTA for best patient education and care.

Download or read book Physical Therapy Ethics written by Donald L Gabard and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2010-09-02 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded 2nd Edition offers physical therapists the tools they need as they confront the ethical dilemmas and moral controversies that they will encounter in professional practice. At the same time, it stimulates reflection on the moral significance of a therapist’s work, a neglected area of study.

Download or read book Documentation for Physical Therapist Assistants written by Wendy D Bircher and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build your documentation skills—and your confidence. Step by step, this text/workbook introduces you to the importance of documentation; shows you how to develop and write a proper and defensible note; and prepares you to meet the technological challenges you’ll encounter in practice. You’ll learn how to provide the proper documentation to assure all forms of reimbursement (including third party) for your services. You’ll also explore issues of patient confidentiality, HIPAA requirements, and the ever-increasing demands of legal and ethical practice in a litigious society.

Download or read book Ortho Notes written by Dawn Gulick and published by F. A. Davis Company. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Davis's Notes title Put the information you need in class, clinical, and practice at your fingertips with this handy, easy-to-use guide. Each joint tab features subcategories for pathology across the lifespan and addresses medical screening, imaging, mechanism of injury, ROM, strength and functional deficits, and special tests.