Physical Therapy category: 496 books
Spinal Manual Therapy
An Introduction to Soft Tissue Mobilization, Spinal Manipulation, Therapeutic and Home Exercises, Second Edition
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Spinal Manual Therapy: An Introduction to Soft Tissue Mobilization, Spinal Manipulation, Therapeutic and Home Exercises, Second Edition is an easy-to-follow manual of clinical techniques for the spine, pelvis, and temporomandibular joint. The text provides “tools” rather than “recipes” and...
Documentation for Rehabilitation - E-Book
A Guide to Clinical Decision Making in Physical Therapy
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2015
Better patient management starts with better documentation! Documentation for Rehabilitation: A Guide to Clinical Decision Making in Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition shows how to accurately document treatment progress and patient outcomes. Designed for use by rehabilitation professionals, documentation...
Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor - E-Book
Bridging Science and Clinical Practice
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2014
Bridging the gap between evidence-based research and clinical practice, ***Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor***has become an invaluable resource to practitioners treating patients with disorders of the pelvic floor. The second edition is now presented in a full colour, hardback format, encompassing...
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Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2013
Using a problem-solving approach based on clinical evidence, Neurological Rehabilitation, 6th Edition covers the therapeutic management of people with functional movement limitations and quality of life issues following a neurological event. It reviews basic theory and covers the latest screening...
by Michele P. West, Jaime C. Paz, MS
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2013
Familiarize yourself with the acute care environment with this essential guide to physical therapy practice in an acute care setting. Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, 4th Edition helps you understand and interpret hospital protocol, safety, medical-surgical ‘lingo’, and the many aspects...
Pathology - E-Book
Implications for the Physical Therapist
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2013
Understand how a patient’s conditions might affect physical therapy and outcomes so that you can design safe and effective interventions. The only pathology textbook written specifically for physical therapists, Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist, Third Edition, offers guidelines,...
Rehabilitation Research - E-Book
Principles and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2013
Covering the full range of rehabilitation research with a clear, easy-to-understand approach, this resource will help you analyze and apply research to practice. Rehabilitation Research: Principles and Applications examines traditional experimental designs as well as nonexperimental and emerging approaches,...
Pathology - E-Book
Implications for the Physical Therapist
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2014
Understand how a patient’s conditions might affect physical therapy and outcomes so that you can design safe and effective interventions. The only pathology textbook written specifically for physical therapists, Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist, Third Edition, offers guidelines,...
Cultural Competence
A Lifelong Journey to Cultural Proficiency
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2010
In today’s multicultural society, cultural competence will play an increased role in the physical therapists’ daily routine from the classroom to the clinic. Cultural Competence: A Lifelong Journey to Cultural Proficiency provides a comprehensive, theoretical and practical approach to increasing...
Using Whole Body Vibration in Physical Therapy and Sport E-Book
Clinical practice and treatment exercises
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2010
This innovative new manual demonstrates the application of vibration technology to the treatment of pathologies such as osteoporosis, osteopenia, stroke and different musculoskeletal disorders. It covers pathology on the upper and lower extremities as well as the whole spine. New treatment strategies...
by Mosby
Language: English
Release Date: July 8, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: July 8, 2009
Ideal for clinical settings, this unique, handheld reference provides the most vital details of assessment diagnosis and treatment in a portable, lay-flat format. The convenient organization with color-coded sections and information broken down into charts, tables, and lists makes it easy to find...
Therapeutic Stretching in Physical Therapy E-Book
Towards a Functional Approach
Language: English
Release Date: August 19, 2013
"This is a highly enjoyable and well presented book that I recommend for any clinician from student to experienced practitioner. It is suitable for all physiotherapists, manual therapists, sports physiotherapists/therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, sports scientists, athletes and patients...
by Catherine C. Goodman, MBA, PT
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2013
Following the standards for competency established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) related to conducting a screening examination, Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists, 5th Edition gives you a consistent way to screen for systemic diseases and medical conditions that can...
by Peter Fischer
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2015
Tests and Exercises for the Spine expertly guides physical therapists in conducting tests to help determine which exercises are most effective in treating each patient's particular spinal condition. It is a concise, practical manual in which the evaluation (test), therapy (exercise), and home exercise...