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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 PTâincluding 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
Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1. The Profession
- 2. Healthcare Regulations
- 3. Evidence-Informed Practice
- 4. Foundations of Movement
- 5. Patient/Client Management
- 6. Movement Dysfunction
- 7. Correcting Movement Dysfunction
- 8. Preparation for Patient Care
- 9. Monitoring Vital Signs
- 10. Bed Mobility, Patient Positioning, and Draping
- 11. Mobility
- 12. Manual Muscle Testing
- 13. Patient Transfers and Mobility
- 14. Gait Training
- Appendix A: Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy
- Appendix B: Criteria for Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy
- Appendix C: Code of Ethics
- Appendix D: Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant
- Appendix E: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Index
