Providing an overview of the profession and practice of physical therapy, this text presents an excellent introduction to any program of study in physical therapy. Part I, Profession, reviews roles of the physical therapist and practice settings, the APTA, laws, regulations, policies, and current issues. A whole chapter focuses on the physical therapist assistant defining the roles of this large and growing group of health professionals. Part II, Practice, reviews function, disorders, and therapies in major organ systems of the body (musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary) in an applied context targeted for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Includes information specific to pediatric and older adult patients as well.

Product Description: Introduction to Physical Therapy for Physical Therapist Assistants provides a basic overview of the physical therapy profession and of PTs and PTAs as members of the rehabilitation team. It includes physical therapy ethical and legal concepts, cultural competence and cultural diversity, domestic violence issues, laws affecting physical therapy practice, communication, documentation and medical records, teaching, learning, and medical terminology, elements of patient care, and major physical therapy clinical practices...read more

As the role of the physical therapist widens to include more primary care and diagnostic responsibilities, there is a greater need for a single, up-to-date resource that explores professional roles and developments in this changing field. This new book is the definitive reference on this important topic.This concise book provides information on every vital area important to professionalism: documentation, law and ethics, and leadership - all in the context of the five roles of the physical therapist as defined by the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition. Readers will find information on the history of professionalism in physical therapy, the five roles of the physical therapist (Patient/Client Manager, Consultant, Critical Inquirer, Educator, and Administrator), the role of the physical therapist in today's health care system, and professional leadership and development. Case studies, "how to lists" and "tips from the field" encourage critical thinking and provide strategies for various issues. The book also offers tips on preparing a portfolio, determining leadership style, and preparing a professional development plan based on the APTA's five roles.Develops and defines principles and concepts of professionalism to guide physical therapists in times of changeFollows the APTA's Guide and includes quotes and information from this document throughoutOffers a comprehensive history of physical therapy, with unique information on origins of the professionOffers comprehensive coverage of legal and ethical issues, showing how these issues affect the entire practice of physical therapyDiscusses billing and reimbursement practices, with specific information on how to document and bill as an aspect of practiceDefines and explains the role of the consultant, both as an autonomous health care provider or as a member of a health care teamFeatures real-life case studies and discussion questions at the end of each chapter to encourage practical application of concepts and test readers' knowledgeProvides end-of-chapter "tips" to help readers develop best practices

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Product Description: Presents a timely summary of the recent developments in the field of catalysis with molecular sieves containing catalysts. The first part of the study covers the preparation and activation of molecular sieve catalysts and discusses the use of molecular sieve zeolitic catalysts (ie...read more