Download or read book Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant E Book written by Paul Jackson Mansfield and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-02-11 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW! Full-color design makes content more vivid. NEW! Expanded clinical content offers a clearer understanding of structure and function. NEW! Video clips and clinical photos provide a clear demonstration of palpation techniques.
Download or read book Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Paul Jackson Mansfield and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With clear, concise explanations and detailed illustrations, you'll discover that even the most complex concepts are easy to understand! It all starts with the basic principles of kinesiology, building up to the applied presentation of the upper and lower extremities, trunk, head, and neck. A unique, atlas-style muscle presentation pairs an illustration with a listing of each muscle's attachments, innervations, and actions. This see-it, learn-it approach is enhanced with helpful learning features such as summary boxes, key terms, learning objectives, and clinical feature boxes.
Download or read book Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant E Book written by Paul Jackson Mansfield and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-03-19 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the essentials of anatomy and body movement to succeed as a physical therapist assistant! Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 4th Edition provides you with a solid background in the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, with clear explanations of normal movement setting the stage for discussions of abnormal movement patterns and treatment techniques. To clarify kinesiology concepts, full-color illustrations show bones, joints, supporting ligaments, and muscles. Written by experienced physical therapy practitioners Paul Jackson Mansfield and Donald A. Neumann, this concise guide prepares PTAs for success in both the classroom and the clinical setting. And it includes a fully searchable eBook version with each print purchase! More than 600 full-color photos and drawings help you understand key concepts. Expert author team of Paul Jackson Mansfield and Donald Neumann represents a combined 50 years of physical therapy practice and more than 40 years of teaching experience. UNIQUE! Illustrations from Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System depict body anatomy and movement. UNIQUE! Atlas-style muscle presentations pair the illustration of a specific muscle or group with the relevant attachments, innervations, and actions. Study questions include 20-30 multiple-choice and true/false practice questions in each chapter, serving as a self-assessment tool for exam preparation. UNIQUE! Goniometry boxes in joint-specific chapters show how the goniometer may be used to measure joint angle or range of motion. Clinical Insight and Consider This boxes link the concepts of kinesiology with their clinical applications in physical therapy. Summary tables and boxes pull content together into a concise, quick-reference format. Learning objectives at the start of each chapter include a chapter outline, outcome objectives, and key terms. NEW! Revised content and updated references provide the current information you need to be an effective clinician. NEW! Discussion of Common Patterns of Joint Restriction is included in each chapter. NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook includes video clips, animations, flashcards, and labeling exercises, and allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. NEW! Video clips help you interpret new concepts with visual demonstration.
Download or read book Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant written by Paul Jackson Mansfield and published by . This book was released on 2013-10-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant Text and Chiarello Mastering Kinesiology an Online Learning Experience User Guide and Access Code Package written by Cynthia M. Chiarello and published by Mosby Incorporated. This book was released on 1950-12-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This money-saving package includes Mastering Kinesiology: An Online Learning Experience (User Guide and Access Code) and Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant textbook by Mansfield.
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Download or read book Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant E Book written by Catherine C. Goodman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand the why behind diseases and disorders and how it affects what you do in everyday practice with Goodman and Fuller’s Pathology Essentials for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 2nd Edition. This reader-friendly book serves as both a great learning guide and reference tool as it covers all the pathology-related information that is most relevant to what you, the future or practicing physical therapy assistant, need to know. Each chapter takes a well-organized approach as it defines each pathology disorder; describes the appropriate physical therapy assessments, interventions, guidelines, precautions, and contraindications; and rounds out the discussion with relevant case study examples based on established practice patterns. This new edition also features new critical thinking questions and clinical scenarios on Evolve which bring the material to life and help you see how the information in the book can be applied to the day-to-day work of a physical therapist assistant. PTA-specific information and reading level provides easy-to-follow guidance that is specific to the role of the PTA in managing patients. Special Implications for the PTA sections offer a starting point when addressing a particular condition for the first time. Medical management section addresses diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for each condition discussed. Easy-to-follow, consistent format features a well-organized approach that defines each disorder followed by sections on clinical manifestations and medical management. More than 700 full-color images help reinforce understanding of disease conditions and general pathology principles. Coverage of basic science information and the clinical implications of disease within the rehabilitation process gives readers a solid background in common illnesses and diseases, adverse effects of drugs, organ transplantation, laboratory values, and much more. Terminology and language from the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice is used throughout the text to familiarize readers with the standardized terminology that’s used in practice. Abundance of tables and boxes organize and summarize important points making it easy to access key information. Twelve e-chapters offer supplemental information in the areas of behavioral issues, the gastrointestinal system, vestibular disorders and more. NEW! Clinical scenarios on the Evolve companion website look at patients who have variety of comorbidities and the many factors to consider when evaluating and treating. NEW! Critical thinking questions on the Evolve companion website help users apply the knowledge gained from the text. NEW! Vocab builders set the stage by framing upcoming information in the text.
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 304 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 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 2015-05-22 with total page 632 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! Comprehensive coverage addresses not only core concepts related to orthopedic care, but also includes biomechanics, pharmacology, in-depth reviews of the types of tissue healing, and the PTA's role in physical assessment and interventions. Over 600 illustrations and 75 summary tables reinforce orthopedic concepts and procedures. A focus on critical thinking and application prepares you for the treatment room and for the clinical practicum portions of the curriculum. Review questions at the end of each chapter prepare you for the kind of critical thinking you will be required to do in practice. Key terms and learning objectives begin each chapter, serving as checkpoints for understanding and helping you study effectively for examinations. Glossaries in each chapter make it easy to find definitions of key terminology. Useful appendices provide a quick reference to information such as commonly used medications, fracture eponyms, and reference ranges for lab tests. 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 Kinesiology Laboratory Manual for Physical Therapy Assistants written by Mary Alice D. Minor and published by F A Davis Company. This book was released on 1997-08-01 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for PTAs, this new laboratory manual is the perfect complement to any kinesiology text! The basics of structure and function of the human body, including bones, bony landmarks, muscle origin and insertion, and joints, are presented, as well as the principles used to analyze the musculoskeletal system to understand function.
Download or read book Clinical Kinesiology for Physical Therapist Assistants written by Lynn Lippert and published by F A Davis Company. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emphasizes basic kinesiology knowledge, describing the essentials of joint movement and muscle action. Discusses each major muscle in terms of location, attachment, function, and innervation. Includes review questions and many detailed b&w illustrations. This third edition adds five new chapters on basic biomechanics, the temperomandibular joint, the pelvic girdle, normal posture, and arthrokinematics. Material on the muscular system is expanded to include an explanation of open and closed kinetic chain principles.
Download or read book Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant written by Susan Sain and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 733 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only kinesiology book written by occupational therapy practitioners for the occupational therapy assistant is back with the Third Edition. Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant: Essential Components of Function and Movement, Third Edition approaches the study of kinesiology by connecting function to the underlying components that make movement possible. This text uses a top-down approach to showcase the functional level of a client and then guides the reader to ascertain what fundamental kinesiological functions may be causing limitations or decreased engagement in daily activities. Occupational profiles introduce occupational therapy assistant students to real-life patients and describe occupational therapy treatment and patient outcomes. The reader will gain insight into the practice of occupational therapy through solving problems and developing questions needed to assist the client to achieve movement-related goals in tasks, activities, and occupations. What’s included in the Third Edition: • Updates to reflect AOTA’s model curricula for basic sciences and the OTPF-4. • Chapters on kinesiology and therapeutic exercise as well as functional mobility in the home and community. • Emphasis on function and identification of how and why movement occurs. • Select standardized tests, pinch and grip strength, and range of motion norms are noted where appropriate. Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom. Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant: Essential Components of Function and Movement, Third Edition is a one-of-a-kind text that will enable occupational therapy assistant students to identify the underlying components that make movement possible.
Download or read book Dreeben Irimia s Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice for Physical Therapist Assistants written by Christina M. Barrett and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dreeben-Irimia's Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice for Physical Therapist Assistants, Fourth Edition introduces students to the role of the physical therapist assistant in physical therapy care.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Assessment Techniques written by M. Lynn Palmer and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 1998 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized by region, this text provides the fundamentals of evaluation and examination techniques of the musculoskeletal system. Each region begins with step-by-step instructions for goniometry, manual muscle testing, muscle length, joint accessory motions and special orthopedic tests. Special discussions of posture and gait analysis are also included. New in this edition is a chapter on Assessment of Pain. The discussion on the Spine has been expanded to three chapters -- Cervical, Thoracolumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint. Compatibility: BlackBerry® OS 4.1 or Higher / iPhone/iPod Touch 2.0 or Higher /Palm OS 3.5 or higher / Palm Pre Classic / Symbian S60, 3rd edition (Nokia) / Windows Mobile™ Pocket PC (all versions) / Windows Mobile Smartphone / Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista/Tablet PC
Download or read book Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging written by Lynn N. McKinnis and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2020-12-18 with total page 1738 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book that set the standard for the role of correlating imaging findings to clinical findings as part of a comprehensive patient evaluation, more specific treatment plans and better outcomes is back in a New Edition. Here’s everything Physical Therapists need to know about medical imaging. This comprehensive guide helps you develop the skills and knowledge you need to accurately interpret imaging studies and understand written reports. Begin with a basic introduction to radiology; then progress to evaluating radiographs and advanced imaging from head to toe. Imaging for commonly seen traumas and pathologies, as well as case studies prepare you to meet the most common to most complex challenges in clinical and practice.
Download or read book Kinesiology written by Carol A. Oatis and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second Edition of Kinesiology: The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement relates the most current understanding of anatomy and mechanics with clinical practice concerns. Featuring seven chapters devoted to biomechanics, straightforward writing, and over 900 beautiful illustrations, the text provides you with detailed coverage of the structure, function, and kinesiology of each body region. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between the quality of movement and overall human health. Special features include: New DVD containing about 150 videos provides dynamic examples of clinical demonstrations, principle illustrations, and lab activities. This powerful resource explores patient function, dysfunction, and injury for greater comprehension. Clinical Relevance Boxes reinforce the relationship of biomechanical principles to patient care through real-life case studies. Muscle Attachment Boxes provide easily accessed anatomical information and tips on muscle palpation Examining the Forces Boxes highlight the advanced mathematical concepts used to determine forces on joint structure. Evidence-based presentations deliver the most current literature and essential classic studies for your understanding of musculoskeletal structure and function. Whether you are a student or practitioner in the field of physical therapy, occupational therapy, or exercise science, this comprehensive book serves as an excellent resource for best practice techniques.
Download or read book Therapeutic Exercise written by Carolyn Kisner and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2022-10-17 with total page 3368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The premier text for therapeutic exercise Here is all the guidance you need to customize interventions for individuals with movement dysfunction. You’ll find the perfect balance of theory and clinical technique—in-depth discussions of the principles of therapeutic exercise and manual therapy and the most up-to-date exercise and management guidelines.
