Physical Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant

• 1. Introduction2. Evidence-based PracticePart One: Musculoskeletal System3. Skeletal Demineralization4. Posture5. Muscle Weakness6. Connective Tissue Dysfunction7. Localized Inflammation8. Spinal Disorders9. Fractures10. Joint Arthroplasty11. Soft Tissue Surgery12. Amputation and ProsthesesPart Two: Neuromuscular System13. Balance and Fall Risk14. Impaired Neuromotor Development15. Pediatric Nonprogressive Central Nervous System Disorders16. Adult Nonprogressive Central Nervous System Disorders17. Progressive Central Nervous System Disorders18. Peripheral Nerve Injuries19. Polyneuropathies20. Nonprogressive Spinal Cord Disorders21. Disorders of Consciousness: Coma, Vegetative State and Minimally Conscious StatePart Three: Cardiopulmonary System22. Vital Signs23. Deconditioning24. Airway Clearance Dysfunction25. Congestive Heart Failure26. Respiratory Failure27. Lymphatic System DisordersPart Four: Integumentary System28. Tissue Healing and Pressure Ulcers29. Vascular Ulcers30. Neuropathic Ulcers31. BurnsPart Five: Interventions Common to Many Conditions Requiring Rehabilitation32. Gait Assessment and Training33. Assistive Devices for Mobility: Canes, Crutches, Walkers, and Wheelchairs34. Orthotics

"Thirty-seven physical therapy academics and practitioners from the U.S. and Canada contribute 34 chapters to a text providing physical therapist assistant students and clinicians with clear, concise recommendations for evidence-based physical therapy interventions for patients with any physical therapy diagnosis. The book is based on Cameron (OHSU, Portland, Oregon) and Monroe's (John Muir Health, Walnut Creek, CA) physical therapists' textbook, , with material adapted to address physical therapist assistants' unique needs. Suitable for the generalist as well as the specialist providing care beyond his/her area of expertise, the text contains case studies throughout which demonstrate clinical application of the concepts. Organized by preferred practice patterns, the text covers rehabilitation of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems, and interventions overlapping those systems. Illustrated with full-color and b&w photographs and diagrams." --Book News, Inc.