{"product_id":"introduction-to-physical-therapy-paperback-9780323673488","title":"Introduction to Physical Therapy (Paperback \/ softback) 9780323673488","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIntroduction to Physical Therapy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhysical therapy success starts here\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMichael A. Pagliarulo (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780323673488\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 December 2020\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e448 pages, Approx. 165 illustrations (165 in full color)\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 19 x 2.8 cm, 0.57 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart your physical therapy career path on the right foot with \u003cb\u003eIntroduction to Physical Therapy, 6th Edition\u003c\/b\u003e. This comprehensive text offers an insightful and thorough overview of both the profession and the practice of physical therapy, including the latest topics and trends surrounding the industry. The first section walks through the key aspects of a career in physical therapy —including the roles of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant, practice settings, the APTA, laws, policies, and regulations. The second section then goes on to cover the practice of physical therapy — detailing the functions, disorders, and therapies of the major organ systems. This sixth edition also features a new chapter on prevention, health promotion, and wellness in physical therapy practice; as well as updated content, references, and coverage of new trends in health care. Paired with an abundance of learning aides like learning objectives, chapter outlines, review questions, and more; this highly visual text offers the complete foundation needed to successfully grow professional knowledge and skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverview of the profession\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e combined with clinical information gives readers a solid foundation in the practice of physical therapy. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter on reimbursement\u003c\/b\u003e covers the fiscal aspects of health care and how reimbursement affects the profession.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter on communication and cultural competence\u003c\/b\u003e describes how cultural differences influence patient interaction and helps the PTA and PT understand behavior due to cultural differences.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNumerous learning aides\u003c\/b\u003e include chapter outlines, key terms, learning objectives, questions to ask, boxes, tables, summaries and up to date references, suggested readings and review questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eNEW! New chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eon prevention, health promotion, and wellness in physical therapist practice \u003c\/b\u003ereflects the\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003egrowing importance in the physical therapy profession. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Revised content and updated references\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ethroughout the text\u003c\/b\u003e ensures content is the most current and applicable for today’s PT and PTA professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! The latest information on current trends in health care\u003c\/b\u003e and the profession of physical therapy keeps readers current on the latest issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1: Profession \u003c\/b\u003e1. The Profession of Physical Therapy: Definition and Development 2. Roles and Characteristics of Physical Therapists 3. The Physical Therapist Assistant 4. American Physical Therapy Association 5. Laws, Regulations, and Policies 6. Financing Health Care and Reimbursement in Physical Therapist Practice 7. Effective Communication for Physical Therapists in the Twenty-First Century\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2: Practice\u003c\/b\u003e 8. Prevention, Health Promotion, and Wellness in Physical Therapist Practice 9. Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions 10. Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Conditions 11. Physical Therapy in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Conditions 12. Physical Therapy for Integumentary Conditions 13. Physical Therapy for Pediatric Conditions 14. Physical Therapy for the Older Adult\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlossary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Physiotherapy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physiotherapy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physiotherapy%20%5BMQS%5D%22\"\u003eMQS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Freshly Printed Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648886853912,"sku":"9780323673488","price":54.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780323673488_529041bd-d2cb-48d9-a6fc-43817351f653.jpg?v=1694990081","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/introduction-to-physical-therapy-paperback-9780323673488","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}