
Dutton's Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills
Mark Dutton(Author)
McGraw-Hill Medical (Publisher)
Published on 16. January 2014
Book
752 pages
978-0-07-177243-3 (ISBN)
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A COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO THE ART, SCIENCE, AND PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPYCompanion DVD includes video of more than 50 techniques
Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills is intended to provide a foundation uponwhich to build a career in the challenging yet rewarding field of physical therapy. Written by a practicing physical therapist, this comprehensive textbook provides the conceptual framework necessary to understand every aspect of physical therapy and eventually perform physical therapy intervention.
Included in this conceptual framework are a historical perspective of the physical therapy profession, an introduction to healthcare policy, and a definition of evidence-informed practice. In addition, various chapters describe how movement evolves, how that movement becomesskilled, and how movement dysfunction can occur or develop. Later chapters introduce you to the knowledge and practical skills necessary for the general practice of physical therapy and provide the groundwork for the development of specific areas of clinical expertise, including how to enhance a patient's function in such tasks as bed mobility, transfers, and gait training.
Throughout the appropriate chapters, emphasis is placed on both patient and clinician safety through the use of correct body mechanics, the application of assistive and safety devices, and effective infection control procedures.
To facilitate learning, Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills includes a companion DVD that provides video coverage of more than 50 of the techniques discussed in the book.
A COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO THE ART, SCIENCE, AND PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPYCompanion DVD includes video of more than 50 techniques
Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills is intended to provide a foundation uponwhich to build a career in the challenging yet rewarding field of physical therapy. Written by a practicing physical therapist, this comprehensive textbook provides the conceptual framework necessary to understand every aspect of physical therapy and eventually perform physical therapy intervention.
Included in this conceptual framework are a historical perspective of the physical therapy profession, an introduction to healthcare policy, and a definition of evidence-informed practice. In addition, various chapters describe how movement evolves, how that movement becomesskilled, and how movement dysfunction can occur or develop. Later chapters introduce you to the knowledge and practical skills necessary for the general practice of physical therapy and provide the groundwork for the development of specific areas of clinical expertise, including how to enhance a patient's function in such tasks as bed mobility, transfers, and gait training.
Throughout the appropriate chapters, emphasis is placed on both patient and clinician safety through the use of correct body mechanics, the application of assistive and safety devices, and effective infection control procedures.
To facilitate learning, Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills includes a companion DVD that provides video coverage of more than 50 of the techniques discussed in the book.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
100 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 229 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1608 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-177243-3 (9780071772433)
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Person
Mark Dutton, PT is a practicing physical therapist at West Penn Allegheny Health System in Pittsburgh, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Content
Chapter 1. Positioning (short-term and long-term) and TurningChapter 2. Transfers and transfer training
Chapter 3. Gait training with Assistive Devices, including weight-bearing precautions
Chapter 4. Wheelchair Design, Prescription and Use
Chapter 5. Passive Range of Motion Exercises
Chapter 6. Palpation
Chapter 7. Goniometry
Chapter 8. Manual Muscle Testing
Chapter 9. The Upper and Lower Quarter Screening Examinations
Chapter 3. Gait training with Assistive Devices, including weight-bearing precautions
Chapter 4. Wheelchair Design, Prescription and Use
Chapter 5. Passive Range of Motion Exercises
Chapter 6. Palpation
Chapter 7. Goniometry
Chapter 8. Manual Muscle Testing
Chapter 9. The Upper and Lower Quarter Screening Examinations