Download or read book Quick Reference to Physical Therapy written by Julie A. Pauls and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a synopsis of the diseases, disorders and dysfunctions referenced in the physical therapy literature. The format used gives all therapists, whether, they are students, clinicians, educators, or researchers, quick access to the information needed to asess, educate, and treat clients.
Download or read book Quick Reference Dictionary for Physical Therapy written by Jennifer M. Bottomley and published by Emerald Group Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This edition provides quick access to over 3400 words and their definitions that are encountered on a day-to-day basis (400 more than the previous edition). There are also 41 appendices in this user-friendly, pocket-sized reference where you can find information such as lists of general acronyms and abbreviations for words commonly used in physical therapy/rehabilitation; commonly used acronyms for evaluative tests and measures; and definitions of impairment, disability, and handicap as established and accepted by the World Health Organization."--Publisher.
Download or read book Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists written by Jaime C. Paz and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 996 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ACUTE CARE HANDBOOK FOR PHYSICAL THERAPIESTS was originally developed to provide clinicians with a handy reference for patient care in the hospital setting. It was created primarily for physical therapy students and clinicians unfamiliar with acute care. Because of the position comments and feedback to the first edition, this second edition was written to serve the same purpose with updated information. (Preface p. xiii).
Download or read book Quick Reference to Physical Therapy written by First Start and published by Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 1989-09 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Quick Reference to Physical Therapy organizes & synthesizes what has been published about the practice of physical therapy in an easy-to-use, accessible format. The book is divided into major categories & subtopics based on the classification of diseases, disorders, & dysfunctions found in the Merck Manual. Each subtopic summarizes the condition, etiology, assessment, problems, treatment/management, prognosis, & outcome. Supplemental material on tests, measurements, functional outcomes, guidelines for the use of modalities, references, & suggested reading is also included.
Download or read book Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists E Book written by Jaime C. Paz and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Familiarize yourself with the acute care environment with this essential guide to physical therapy practice in an acute care setting. Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, 4th Edition helps you understand and interpret hospital protocol, safety, medical-surgical ‘lingo’, and the many aspects of patient are from the emergency department to the intensive care unit to the general ward. This restructured new edition streamlines the text into four parts— Introduction, Systems, Diagnoses, and Interventions to make the book even easier to use as a quick reference. Intervention algorithms, updated illustrations, and language consistent with the ICF model all help you digest new information and become familiar with new terminology. This comprehensive resource is just what you need to better manage the specific needs of your patients in the complex acute care environment. Intervention algorithms, tables, boxes, and clinical tips highlight key information about the acute care environment in a format that makes finding and digesting information easy. The major body system chapters provide the evidence-based information you need to understand the complex issues of patients in the acute care environment so you can optimally manage the needs of your patients. Current information on medications, laboratory tests, diagnostics, and intervention methods relevant to patients in the acute care environment illustrates how the acute care environment can impact these elements. Clinical tips highlight key points and provide access to the tips and tricks accumulated over a career by an experienced clinician. Language consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition offers common linguistic ground through the use of Guide standards. Lay-flat pages and uncluttered design make the book easier to use as a quick reference. NEW! Restructured table of contents helps you quickly locate information. NEW! Language from the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model adopted by the American Physical Therapy Association increases your familiarity with terminology. NEW! New intervention algorithms along with existing algorithms break clinical decision-making into individual steps and sharpens your on-the-spot critical-thinking skills. NEW! A quick-reference appendix covering abbreviations commonly found in the acute care environment supplies the translation tools you need, while flagging any abbreviations that may be harmful to the patient.
Download or read book Mosby s Field Guide to Physical Therapy written by Mosby and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-07-08 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for clinical settings, this unique, handheld reference provides the most vital details of assessment diagnosis and treatment in a portable, lay-flat format. The convenient organization with color-coded sections and information broken down into charts, tables, and lists makes it easy to find information quickly. With content compiled, created and reviewed by experts in PT practice and education, you’ll have all of the information you depend on for academic and clinical success in one convenient reference! Coverage of preferred practice pattern key areas - including musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular and pulmonary, and integumentary - prepare you for situations you’ll encounter in practice. Charts, tables, lists, and figures offer easy access to critical information, perfect for fast access in the field. Content on adult, pediatric and geriatric populations prepare you to provide the best care for each patient. Drug monographs include essential information on drugs that may affect physical therapy intervention. Tools for Practice section features important tools for clinical use including content on vital signs, lab values, common ICD-9 codes, American Sign Language, Spanish terminology, and drug monographs. A vibrant, full-color, user-friendly design with over 130 illustrations and color-coded sections makes it easy to find and understand information. Convenient, take-along format lays flat for easy reference in the busy clinical setting.
Download or read book Quick Reference Dictionary for Physical Therapy written by Jennifer M. Bottomley and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Handbook of Pediatric Physical Therapy written by Toby Long and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2018-05-17 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated reference provides a contemporary perspective on pediatric Physical Therapy in a convenient outline format ideal for daily consultation. Consistent with APTA’s "Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 3.0," Handbook of Pediatric Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition helps both students and professionals quickly locate essential information necessary to effectively assess, diagnose, and plan interventions. This edition reflects the latest advances in the field as it presents each condition's etiology, assessment considerations, treatment, and all other information related to contemporary pediatric physical therapy practice.
Download or read book Physical Therapy written by Mary Blackington and published by . This book was released on 2007-12-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers several types of physical therapy used to treat disorders affecting the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular/pulmonary, and integumentary systems within the human body. Includes tables and assessment keys.
Download or read book PT Clinical Notes written by Ellen Z. Hillegass and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2013-11-07 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rely on this well-organized, concise pocket guide to prepare for the everyday encounters you’ll face in the hospital, rehab facility, nursing home, or home health setting. Quickly access just what you need in any setting with succinct, yet comprehensive guidance on every page.
Download or read book Management in Physical Therapy Practices written by Catherine G Page and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2015-02-06 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That’s why we’ve provided wisdom you won’t find in any other Management text—practical business principles and perspectives for all types of clinical settings to help you prepare for wherever life may lead you. Walk through true stories of trials and triumphs as Catherine Page shows you how to create a personal business plan that will set you up for success—whether you decide to own a clinic or focus on direct patient care.
Download or read book Clinical Prediction Rules written by Paul Glynn and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2011 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Prediction Rules: A Physical Therapy Reference Manual, is intended to be used for multiple musculoskeletal courses. It includes musculoskeletal clinical prediction rules organized by region, thus allowing for its repeated use during the upper and lower quarter as well as in the students spine coursework. Additionally this manual includes multiple medical screening prediction rules, making it appropriate for differential diagnosis and diagnostic imaging coursework. Perfect for entry-level physical therapy programs, this text is also suitable for post-professional physical therapy programs, especially those that include an orthopaedic residency or manual therapy fellowship program, and as a reference manual for students going out on their clinical rotations.
Download or read book Dutton s Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills written by Mark Dutton and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2014-01-13 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a practicing physical therapist, this comprehensive textbook provides the conceptual framework necessary to understand every aspect of physical therapy and eventually perform physical therapy intervention. Includes a companion DVD that provides video coverage of more than fifty techniques discussed in the book.--From publisher description.
Download or read book Evidence Based Physical Therapy written by Linda Fetters and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improve outcomes through evidence-based therapy. This practical, easy-to-use guide uses a five-step process to show you how to find, appraise, and apply the research in the literature to meet your patient’s goals. You'll learn how to develop evidence-based questions specific to your clinical decisions and conduct efficient and effective searches of print and online sources to identify the most relevant and highest quality evidence. Then, you'll undertake a careful appraisal of the information; interpret the research; and synthesize the results to generate valid answers to your questions. And, finally, you'll use the Critically Appraised Topic (CAT) tool to communicate your findings. See what practitioners and students are saying about the previous edition… Great resource for applying evidence to practice. “The book is very clearly written with clinical examples, and in-depth questions. If you want a comprehensive book on statistics this is not the book for you, but it is an easily understandable introduction to physical therapy research which will help you to interpret the literature and apply it to your patients.”
Download or read book The American Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Repair Maintenance written by Marilyn Moffat and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1999-04-15 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Maintenance and Repair explores the mechanical workings of every moving part of the body, explains what can go wrong, and then provides a complete program for ensuring the greatest long-term health for that area and tells you how to respond when injuries occur. Whether your concern is a sore back, an injured knee, or general strength and flexibility, no other book can lead the way to total body health as effectively or authoritatively as The American Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Maintenance and Repair. Book jacket.
Download or read book Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists written by Jaime C. Paz and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2009 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Familiarize yourself with the acute care environment with this essential guide to physical therapy practice in an acute care setting. Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, 4th Edition helps you understand and interpret hospital protocol, safety, medical-surgical 'lingo', and the many aspects of patient are from the emergency department to the intensive care unit to the general ward. This restructured new edition streamlines the text into four parts- Introduction, Systems, Diagnoses, and Interventions to make the book even easier to use as a quick reference. Intervention algorithms, updated illustrations, and language consistent with the ICF model all help you digest new information and become familiar with new terminology. This comprehensive resource is just what you need to better manage the specific needs of your patients in the complex acute care environment. Intervention algorithms, tables, boxes, and clinical tips highlight key information about the acute care environment in a format that makes finding and digesting information easy. The major body system chapters provide the evidence-based information you need to understand the complex issues of patients in the acute care environment so you can optimally manage the needs of your patients. Current information on medications, laboratory tests, diagnostics, and intervention methods relevant to patients in the acute care environment illustrates how the acute care environment can impact these elements. Clinical tips highlight key points and provide access to the tips and tricks accumulated over a career by an experienced clinician. Language consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition offers common linguistic ground through the use of Guide standards. Lay-flat pages and uncluttered design make the book easier to use as a quick reference. NEW! Restructured table of contents helps you quickly locate information. NEW! Language from the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model adopted by the American Physical Therapy Association increases your familiarity with terminology. NEW! New intervention algorithms along with existing algorithms break clinical decision-making into individual steps and sharpens your on-the-spot critical-thinking skills. NEW! A quick-reference appendix covering abbreviations commonly found in the acute care environment supplies the translation tools you need, while flagging any abbreviations that may be harmful to the patient.
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.
