Monroe, Linda G, MPT, OCS (John Muir Health, Walnut Creek, CA)

Physical Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Herausgeber: Cameron, Michelle H.

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A guide to the Physical Therapist Assistant's (PTA) role in patient management, covering the core concepts related to physical rehabilitation and emphasizing the PTA's role in intervention. Suitable for physical therapist assistants, it addresses musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary practice patterns.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elsevier Health Sciences
• Seitenzahl: 608
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. September 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 277mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 1264g
• ISBN-13: 9781437708066
• ISBN-10: 1437708064
• Artikelnr.: 29953427

Inhaltsangabe

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 System 22. 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