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Physical rehabilitation for the physical therapist assistant/ edited by Michelle H. Cameron, Linda G. Monroe

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: St. Louis: Elsevier/Saunders, c2011Description: xi,504pages: Color illustration; 28cmISBN:
  • 9781437708066
Uniform titles:
  • Physical rehabilitation for the physical therapist assistant
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RM700.P49 2011
Contents:
CONTENTS 1. Introduction-- 2. Evidence-based Practice-- Part One: Musculoskeletal System-- 3. Skeletal Demineralization-- 4. Posture-- 5. Muscle Weakness-- 6. Connective Tissue Dysfunction-- 7. Localized Inflammation-- 8. Spinal Disorders-- 9. Fractures-- 10. Joint Arthroplasty-- 11. Soft Tissue Surgery-- 12. Amputation and Prostheses-- Part Two: Neuromuscular System-- 13. Balance and Fall Risk-- 14. Impaired Neuromotor Development-- 15. Pediatric Nonprogressive Central Nervous System Disorders-- 16. Adult Nonprogressive Central Nervous System Disorders-- 17. Progressive Central Nervous System Disorders-- 18. Peripheral Nerve Injuries-- 19. Polyneuropathies-- 20. Nonprogressive Spinal Cord Disorders-- 21. Disorders of Consciousness: Coma, Vegetative State and Minimally Conscious State-- Part Three: Cardiopulmonary System22. Vital Signs-- 23. Deconditioning-- 24. Airway Clearance Dysfunction-- 25. Congestive Heart Failure-- 26. Respiratory Failure-- 27. Lymphatic System Disorders-- Part Four: Integumentary System-- 28. Tissue Healing and Pressure Ulcers-- 29. Vascular Ulcers-- 30. Neuropathic Ulcers-- 31. Burns-- Part Five: Interventions Common to Many Conditions Requiring Rehabilitation-- 32. Gait Assessment and Training-- 33. Assistive Devices for Mobility: Canes, Crutches, Walkers, and Wheelchairs-- 34. Orthotics--
Summary: Physical Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides a clear, easy-to-read, evidence-based guide to the PTA's role in patient management, covering the core concepts related to physical rehabilitation and emphasizing the PTA's role in intervention. A treatment-oriented focus addresses each of the four categories of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Preferred Practice Patterns: musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary. The final section of the book addresses interventions which overlap many practice patterns
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Books Books KMTC:NAIROBI CAMPUS General Stacks RM700.P49 2011 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 33271
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Includes Bibliographical references and Index

CONTENTS
1. Introduction--
2. Evidence-based Practice--
Part One: Musculoskeletal System--
3. Skeletal Demineralization--
4. Posture--
5. Muscle Weakness--
6. Connective Tissue Dysfunction--
7. Localized Inflammation--
8. Spinal Disorders--
9. Fractures--
10. Joint Arthroplasty--
11. Soft Tissue Surgery--
12. Amputation and Prostheses--
Part Two: Neuromuscular System--
13. Balance and Fall Risk--
14. Impaired Neuromotor Development--
15. Pediatric Nonprogressive Central Nervous System Disorders--
16. Adult Nonprogressive Central Nervous System Disorders--
17. Progressive Central Nervous System Disorders--
18. Peripheral Nerve Injuries--
19. Polyneuropathies--
20. Nonprogressive Spinal Cord Disorders--
21. Disorders of Consciousness: Coma, Vegetative State and Minimally Conscious State--
Part Three: Cardiopulmonary System22. Vital Signs--
23. Deconditioning--
24. Airway Clearance Dysfunction--
25. Congestive Heart Failure--
26. Respiratory Failure--
27. Lymphatic System Disorders--
Part Four: Integumentary System--
28. Tissue Healing and Pressure Ulcers--
29. Vascular Ulcers--
30. Neuropathic Ulcers--
31. Burns--
Part Five: Interventions Common to Many Conditions Requiring Rehabilitation--
32. Gait Assessment and Training--
33. Assistive Devices for Mobility: Canes, Crutches, Walkers, and Wheelchairs--
34. Orthotics--

Physical Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides a clear, easy-to-read, evidence-based guide to the PTA's role in patient management, covering the core concepts related to physical rehabilitation and emphasizing the PTA's role in intervention. A treatment-oriented focus addresses each of the four categories of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Preferred Practice Patterns: musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary. The final section of the book addresses interventions which overlap many practice patterns

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