Dutton S Introduction To Physical Therapy And Patient Skills

This comprehensive textbook covering every core topic in PT education includes essentials such as patient care, goniometry, muscle testing and function and musculoskeletal assessment. (Physical Therapy)

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. A comprehensive intro to the art,science, and practice of physical therapy With Dutton's Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills, Second Edition, you get complete and well-rounded coverage of the practice of physical therapy (PT). This comprehensive introduction provides the conceptual framework you need to build a solid foundation in PT—including a historical perspective of the profession, an introduction to healthcare policy, and in-depth coverage of evidence-informed practice. The book describes how movement evolves, how it becomes skilled, and how dysfunction can occur; illustrates the necessary skills you need to successfully practice PT; explains how to development areas of expertise,including how to enhance a patient's function in such tasks as bed mobility,transfers, and gait training; and much more. The author emphasizes both patient and clinician safety through the use of correct body mechanics, application of assistive and safety devices, and infection control procedures.

Ace your introductory PTA courses and launch a successful career in physical therapy The hands-down most trusted name for safe, effective physical therapy, Dutton’s now delivers the information and insights to guide you through your foundational courses. Dutton’s Introductory Skills and Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant covers the fundamentals of the field and helps you build your documentation and clinical decision-making skills―the keys to PTA success. Packed with color photos, illustrations, and line drawings, it provides access to videos demonstrating important techniques and skills throughout. This peerless resource covers: Healthcare regulations Clinical documentation Patient-client management Taking vital signs Muscle testing Range of motion Gait training Bed mobility Patient draping Patient transfers Assistive devices and wheelchairs The concepts and skills outlined in Dutton’s Introductory Skills and Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant will form the foundation of knowledge you need to succeed in the field of physical therapy.

Providing complete coverage of every core physical therapy (PT) topic, 'Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills' covers essentials such as patient care, goniometry, muscle testing and function, and musculoskeletal assessment.

Providing an overview of the profession and practice of physical therapy, this text presents an excellent introduction to any program of study in physical therapy. Part I, Profession, reviews roles of the physical therapist and practice settings, the APTA, laws, regulations, policies, and current issues. A whole chapter focuses on the physical therapist assistant defining the roles of this large and growing group of health professionals. Part II, Practice, reviews function, disorders, and therapies in major organ systems of the body (musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary) in an applied context targeted for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Includes information specific to pediatric and older adult patients as well.

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.

As the role of the physical therapist widens to include more primary care and diagnostic responsibilities, there is a greater need for a single, up-to-date resource that explores professional roles and developments in this changing field. This new book is the definitive reference on this important topic. This concise book provides information on every vital area important to professionalism: documentation, law and ethics, and leadership - all in the context of the five roles of the physical therapist as defined by the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition. Readers will find information on the history of professionalism in physical therapy, the five roles of the physical therapist (Patient/Client Manager, Consultant, Critical Inquirer, Educator, and Administrator), the role of the physical therapist in today's health care system, and professional leadership and development. Case studies, "how to lists" and "tips from the field" encourage critical thinking and provide strategies for various issues. The book also offers tips on preparing a portfolio, determining leadership style, and preparing a professional development plan based on the APTA's five roles. Develops and defines principles and concepts of professionalism to guide physical therapists in times of change Follows the APTA's Guide and includes quotes and information from this document throughout Offers a comprehensive history of physical therapy, with unique information on origins of the profession Offers comprehensive coverage of legal and ethical issues, showing how these issues affect the entire practice of physical therapy Discusses billing and reimbursement practices, with specific information on how to document and bill as an aspect of practice Defines and explains the role of the consultant, both as an autonomous health care provider or as a member of a health care team Features real-life case studies and discussion questions at the end of each chapter to encourage practical application of concepts and test readers' knowledge Provides end-of-chapter "tips" to help readers develop best practices

Orthopaedics for the Physical Therapist Assistant offers essential information on the anatomy and biomechanics of each major area of the body. This first-of-its-kind core text approaches the field from a variety of disciplines and perspectives, linking studies in anatomy, therapeutic exercise, and kinesiology to the study of joints As a practice, physical therapy continues to rely on physical examination, making accurate diagnosis especially important. Orthopaedics for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides evidence-based guidelines for assessing and rehabilitating patients. In addition to covering the basics of each joint, Orthopaedics for the Physical Therapist Assistant also contains dedicated chapters on pediatrics, geriatrics, manual therapy, and women's health.