Introduction to physical therapy / Michael A. Pagliarulo.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

CONTENT
Section 1: Profession 1. The profession of Physical Therapy: Definition and Development 2. Roles and Characteristics of Physical Therapy 3. The Physical Therapist Assistant 4. American Physical Therapy Association 5. Laws, Regulations, and Policies 6. Financing Health Care and Reimbursement in Physical Therapy 7. Communication in Physical Therapy in the Twenty-First Century Section 2: Practice 8. Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions 9. Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Conditions 10. Physical Therapy in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Conditions 11. Physical Therapy for Integumentary Conditions 12. Physical Therapy for Pediatric Conditions 13. Physical Therapy for the Older Adult Glossary.