Download or read book Guide to Physical Therapist Practice written by American Physical Therapy Association (1921- ) and published by Amer Physical Therapy Assn. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 738 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text guides patterns of practice; improves quality of care; promotes appropriate use of health care services; and explains physical therapist practice to insurers, policymakers, and other health care professionals. This edition continues to be a resource for both daily practice and professional education.

Download or read book Guccione s Geriatric Physical Therapy E Book written by Dale Avers and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-10-24 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a comprehensive look at physical therapy science and practice, Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition is a perfect resource for both students and practitioners alike. Year after year, this text is recommended as the primary preparatory resource for the Geriatric Physical Therapy Specialization exam. And this new fourth edition only gets better. Content is thoroughly revised to keep you up to date on the latest geriatric physical therapy protocols and conditions. Five new chapters are added to this edition to help you learn how to better manage common orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and neurologic conditions; become familiar with functional outcomes and assessments; and better understand the psychosocial aspects of aging. In all, you can rely on Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy to help you effectively care for today’s aging patient population. Comprehensive coverage of geriatric physical therapy prepares students and clinicians to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care for aging patients. Combination of foundational knowledge and clinically relevant information provides a meaningful background in how to effectively manage geriatric disorders Updated information reflects the most recent and relevant information on the Geriatric Clinical Specialty Exam. Standard APTA terminology prepares students for terms they will hear in practice. Expert authorship ensures all information is authoritative, current, and clinically accurate. NEW! Thoroughly revised and updated content across all chapters keeps students up to date with the latest geriatric physical therapy protocols and conditions. NEW! References located at the end of each chapter point students toward credible external sources for further information. NEW! Treatment chapters guide students in managing common conditions in orthopedics, cardiopulmonary, and neurology. NEW! Chapter on functional outcomes and assessment lists relevant scores for the most frequently used tests. NEW! Chapter on psychosocial aspects of aging provides a well-rounded view of the social and mental conditions commonly affecting geriatric patients. NEW! Chapter on frailty covers a wide variety of interventions to optimize treatment. NEW! Enhanced eBook version is included with print purchase, allowing students to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Download or read book Heal Pelvic Pain The Proven Stretching Strengthening and Nutrition Program for Relieving Pain Incontinence I B S and Other Symptoms Without Surgery written by Amy Stein and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-08-31 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bronze Medal Winner of a 2009 National Health Information Award Stop your pelvic pain . . . naturally! If you suffer from an agonizing and emotionally stressful pelvic floor disorder, including pelvic pain, irritable bowel syndrome, endometriosis, prostatitis, incontinence, or discomfort during sex, urination, or bowel movements, it's time to alleviate your symptoms and start healing--without drugs or surgery. Natural cures, in the form of exercise, nutrition, massage, and self-care therapy, focus on the underlying cause of your pain, heal your condition, and stop your pain forever. The life-changing plan in this book gets to the root of your disorder with: A stretching, muscle-strengthening, and massage program you can do at home Guidelines on foods that will ease your discomfort Suggestions for stress- and pain-reducing home spa treatments Exercises for building core strength and enhancing sexual pleasure

Download or read book Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets E Book written by Jeffrey D. Placzek and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-09-10 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re preparing for the OCS or just want to brush up on your orthopedic knowledge, you don’t want to be without Placzek and Boyce’s new third edition of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy SECRETS. As with previous editions, SECRETS covers a variety of different physical therapy concepts, healing modalities, specialties, and orthopedic procedures to ensure you are well-prepared to pass the OCS and provide the best orthopedic therapy options for today’s patients. Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools. Each chapter features thoroughly updated content that’s entirely evidence-based and outcome-based. This ebook also features insightful anecdotes — including clinical tips, memory aids, and secrets — and helpful review tools — such as bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations — to help you thoroughly master all aspects of orthopedic physical therapy practice. Coverage of topics found on the orthopedic specialty exam makes this a useful review resource for those studying for the exam. Clinical tips provide insightful guidance on a variety of clinical situations and tasks. Charts, tables, and algorithims simplify information into logical frameworks. Evidence-based content supports the latest orthopedic research. Strong chapter on the shoulder and hand succinctly presents important information on this complex topic. Annotated references provide a useful tool for research. NEW! Completely updated content reflects the latest physical therapy guidelines. NEW! Electronic-only format makes this study tool completely portable and accessible on a variety of devices such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, and more.

Download or read book Your Future as a Physical Therapist written by Rachel Given-Wilson and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical therapists have a deep knowledge of how the human body works, whether the patients are athletes, children, the elderly, or any of many others who need help with movement, strength, and flexibility. This comprehensive narrative guides readers through the options for choosing a physical therapy program, considering a workplace and specialization, and some of the specific challenges and rewards of the job. Featuring profiles of real-life professionals and tips and tricks for making the most of the job search and interview process, this inspiring volume gives aspiring physical therapists the tools they need to plan their careers.

Download or read book A Career as a Physical Therapist written by Teppo Harasymiw and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2010-08-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the profession of physical therapy, including its history, tools, training programs, and areas of specialization.

Download or read book Geriatric Physical Therapy Specialty Competencies written by American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets written by Jeffrey D. Placzek and published by Hanley & Belfus. This book was released on 2006-06-06 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a Pageburst digital textbook; Part of the popular Secrets series, this helpful reference presents basic physical therapy concepts and then introduces different healing modalities, specialties and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as shoulders and extremities. Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools for physical therapists such as radiology. Each chapter features concise information that includes the author's tips, memory aids and "secrets." Bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations provide a quick review of the specific topic discussed. The information is entirely evidence-based, outcome based and up-to-date. All chapters provide an emphasis on outcome studies and evidence-based practice and include the latest research for the concepts presented. Numerous charts, table and algorithms summarize and visually portray concepts covered in the chapters to provide additional information for clinical decision making. Chapters are written by well-known contributors, including some of the best-known physical therapists practicing in the field today. Provides important information on topics covered in the orthopedic specialty exam. Includes detailed information relevant to making an accurate shoulder assessment as well as the most common shoulder disorders. A comprehensive, heavily illustrated new chapter on orthopedic radiology provides a quick review on reading and interpreting radiographs of common orthopedic conditions. A new differential diagnosis chapter describes the process and the purpose of differential diagnosis for physical therapists who are practicing without referral and who need to expand their knowledge of medical problems that mimic musculoskeletal disease.

Download or read book Manual Physical Therapy of the Spine E Book written by Kenneth A. Olson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the techniques and problem-solving skills needed to manage spinal and TMJ disorders! Manual Physical Therapy of the Spine, 2nd Edition provides guidelines to manipulation, manual physical therapy examination, and treatment procedures of the spine and temporomandibular joint. Informed by evidence-based research, this text offers detailed instructions for reaching an accurate diagnosis and developing a plan of care. Written by well-known spinal manipulation expert Kenneth Olson, this resource provides the complete information you need to make sound decisions during clinical interventions. Descriptions of manual therapy techniques include evidence-based coverage of the examination and treatment of spine and TMJ disorders, along with discussions of alternative treatment methods and potential adverse effects and contraindications to manipulation. Guidelines for completing a comprehensive spinal examination include medical screening, the patient interview, disability assessment, and tests and measures, along with an evaluation of the examination findings and the principles involved in arriving at a diagnosis and plan of care. Impairment-based manual physical therapy approach includes a review of the evidence to support its use to evaluate and treat spinal and TMJ conditions. Case studies demonstrate the clinical reasoning used in manual physical therapy. Guide to Physical Therapist Practice terminology is incorporated throughout the book, using accepted terms familiar in physical therapy settings. Expert author Ken Olson is a highly respected authority on the subject of spinal manipulation in physical therapy. A clear, consistent format for explaining techniques makes this reference easy to use in the clinical setting. NEW! Coverage of emerging topics includes soft tissue assessment, mobilization, dry needling, myofascial pain and trigger points, thoracic outlet syndrome, cervicogenic dizziness, and differentiation of headache types, plus expanded coverage of examination procedures and psychologically informed management strategies for chronic low back pain. NEW! Full-color design and photographs show essential concepts and procedures from multiple angles, illustrating hand and body placement and direction of force. UPDATED evidence-based research provides the latest thinking on manual therapy of the spine.

Download or read book Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy written by Christopher H. Wise and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 936 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take an eclectic, evidence-based approach to orthopaedic manual therapy. From theory through practical application of soft tissue and joint mobilization techniques—this comprehensive resource delivers the depth and breadth of coverage you need to optimize patient outcomes through informed clinical decision-making as part of a comprehensive intervention regimen.

Download or read book NASM Essentials of Corrective Exercise Training written by Micheal Clark and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2010-09-21 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NASM Essentials of Corrective Exercise Training introduces the health and fitness professional to NASM's proprietary Corrective Exercise Continuum, a system of training that uses corrective exercise strategies to help improve muscle imbalances and movement efficiency to decrease the risk of injury. This textbook includes several new chapters that were not included in NASM's previous corrective exercise materials, including the rationale for corrective exercise training, assessments of health risk, static postural assessments, range of motion assessments, and strength assessments (manual muscle testing) as well as corrective exercise strategies for the cervical spine, elbow, and wrist. There are more than 100 corrective exercise techniques in the categories of self-myofascial release, static stretching, neuromuscular stretching, isolated strength training, positional isometrics, and integrated dynamic movements included in the text. These, along with corrective exercise strategies for common movement impairments seen in each segment of the body, make this text the premier resource for learning and applying NASM's systematic approach to corrective exercise training.

Download or read book PT Sports Questions written by Matthew Brancaleone and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-28 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 SCS Multiple Choice QuestionsSports physical therapy specific questionsAcute Injury and Management Decision MakingCongratulations on your pursuit to becoming a specialist in sports physical therapy. This book was designed to help physical therapists pass the sports certified specialty (SCS) examination.This book is the second release from Fast Twitch Press. PT Sports Questions is a 100-question multiple-choice test. The questions were designed to be specific to sports physical therapy and include acute injury and management decision-making questions. The test taker will view the question. Slide to the next page, and see if they answered accurately. There will be an explanation of the correct answer and a reference to an article that supports it. It is recommended that you read the articles associated with the questions that you have answered incorrectly. Passing the SCS examination is a huge accomplishment. Your pursuit of this specialization is a testament to your passion for our profession and goal of delivering exemplary care to your patients. Good luck and study hard.Check us out on social media:Website: FastTwitchPress.comFacebook: Facebook.com/fasttwitchpressTwitter: @MansfieldCody @FastTwitchPress

Download or read book A Relational Investigation written by Ashley C. Simons and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Objective: Physical therapy specialties were developed in order to meet the specific health needs of populations that require more specialized care. Designation as a board-certified specialist requires additional training that often includes advanced gross anatomy knowledge and its application. The objective of this study was to determine whether board-certified specialist physical therapists possess more gross anatomy knowledge when compared to non-specialist physical therapists. Methods: Specialty-certified physical therapists and non-specialty certified physical therapists were recruited to complete the following: one (1) survey requesting demographics and one (1) questionnaire allowing participants to demonstrate their knowledge of gross anatomy topics. Gross anatomy topics included six (6) regional components: 1) upper extremity; 2) lower extremity; 3) thorax and abdomen; 4) pelvis; 5) spine; and 6) head. Each regional component contained five (5) questions regarding the following systemic subsets: 1) joints and osteology; 2) muscular anatomy; 3) nervous system; 4) vasculature; and 5) special areas. Means analysis and regression models were used to interpret significant differences in the scores. Results: Results revealed board-certified specialists exhibited statistically significant greater anatomy knowledge when compared to non-specialists with 2.5% of the variation explained by the identification of a board-certified specialist. Examining the eight specialties revealed varying anatomy knowledge differences with 9.2% of the variance explained by the identification of a specific specialty certification. When examining time as a factor for knowledge, practitioners showed no differences in anatomy knowledge based upon the number of clinical years post-graduation. Educational components were also examined within the study. It was found that the type of anatomy instruction in physical therapist educational programs led to statistically different anatomical knowledge in the thoracic and abdomen regional subset and the cranium regional subset. Findings also indicated that continuing education was not a mediating variable between board-certified specialists and their knowledge of gross anatomy. Conclusions: This study adds empirical evidence regarding gross anatomy knowledge within the physical therapist profession. Significant findings included the following: 1) physical therapists who are board-certified specialists showed a greater amount of anatomy knowledge than physical therapists who were not board-certified specialists; 2) the eight specialty areas showed diverse knowledge in the topics of anatomy; 3) the number of years of practice did not act as a predictor for anatomy knowledge; 4) anatomy knowledge was shown to be different based on instructional methods in professional physical therapy programs; and 5) anatomy continuing education courses did not result in an improvement in anatomy knowledge for specialized practitioners.

Download or read book Saunders Q A Review for the Physical Therapy Board Examination E Book written by Brad Fortinberry and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-04-23 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 1,200 multiple choice review questions written to parallel the content and format of the National Physical Therapy Board Examination (NPTE), Saunders’ Q&A Review for the Physical Therapy Board Examination provides more NPTE practice than any other review resource available. Strengthen your understanding of core principles across the full spectrum of physical therapy practice with comprehensive exam practice from specialty experts. This title includes additional digital media when purchased in print format. For this digital book edition, media content is not included. More than 1,200 multiple-choice questions test your understanding of key content across a variety of practice environments, including schools, hospitals, and communities. Organized by topic, it parallels the content and proportional question breakdown of the board examination to familiarize you with the testing format. Correct answers, detailed rationales, and specific references help you get more out of your study time.

Download or read book The BioMechanics Method for Corrective Exercise written by Price, Justin and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2019 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The BioMechanics Method for Corrective Exercise enables health and fitness professionals to identify common musculoskeletal imbalances in their clients and apply appropriate corrective exercises to swiftly eliminate muscle and joint pain and improve physical function.

Download or read book How to Choose a Medical Specialty written by Anita D. Taylor and published by W.B. Saunders Company. This book was released on 1986 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Practical Solutions for the New Physical Therapist written by Mikhail Muhammad Dpt and published by Hands-On PT LLC. This book was released on 2018-01-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical therapist-created solutions to real-world clinical scenarios that can't be taught in the classroom.