Introduction to Physical Therapy
- 6th Edition - December 1, 2020
- Author: Michael A. Pagliarulo
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 7 3 4 8 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 7 3 5 0 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 7 3 4 9 - 5
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Request a sales quoteStart your physical therapy career path on the right foot with Introduction to Physical Therapy, 6th Edition. 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.
- Overview of the profession combined with clinical information gives readers a solid foundation in the practice of physical therapy.
- Chapter on reimbursement covers the fiscal aspects of health care and how reimbursement affects the profession.
- Chapter on communication and cultural competence describes how cultural differences influence patient interaction and helps the PTA and PT understand behavior due to cultural differences.
- Numerous learning aides include chapter outlines, key terms, learning objectives, questions to ask, boxes, tables, summaries and up to date references, suggested readings and review questions.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- List of Tables
- List of Illustrations
- Part I. Profession
- 1. The profession of physical therapy: Definition and development
- Definitions
- Historical development
- Summary
- Review questions
- References
- Additional resources
- 2. Roles and characteristics of physical therapists
- Roles in the provision of physical therapist services
- Concepts fundamental to physical therapist services
- Patient and client management model
- Characteristics of physical therapists
- Summary
- Review questions
- References
- Additional resources
- 3. The physical therapist assistant
- Definition and descriptive characteristics
- History and role development
- Education and curriculum
- Direction and supervision of the PTA
- PTA provision of services
- Role of the PTA in the APTA
- Summary
- Acknowledgments
- Review questions
- References
- Additional resources
- 4. American physical therapy association
- Strategic plan: Goals and objectives
- Organizational structure
- Related organizations
- Benefits of belonging
- Summary
- Review questions
- References
- 5. Laws, regulations, and policies
- Statutes and regulations
- The court system
- Criminal versus civil law
- Private organization policies
- Summary
- Review questions
- References
- Additional resources
- Related websites
- 6. Financing health care and reimbursement in physical therapist practice
- Health insurance
- Financing health care
- Trends in health care spending
- Reimbursement methods in health care
- Managed care
- Health care reform
- Reimbursement in physical therapy
- Summary
- Review questions
- References
- 7. Effective communication for physical therapists in the 21st century
- What is communication?
- Professional behaviors and communication
- Building affective communication skills
- Communicating effectively in a multicultural health care environment
- People whose cultures differ from your own
- People from different spiritual or religious traditions
- People who speak little or no english
- People of generations other than your own
- People who have visual impairments
- People who have auditory impairments
- Gender and sexuality
- Patients, clients, caregivers, and families
- Other members of the health care team
- Communicating through delegation
- Communicating as a student
- Electronic communication across generations
- Summary
- Acknowledgments
- Review questions
- References
- Additional resources
- Part II. Practice
- 8. Prevention, health promotion, and wellness in physical therapist practice
- Prevalence of noncommunicable diseases
- Definitions
- Common health behaviors and behavior change theories
- Principles of examination
- Principles of evaluation, diagnosis, and prognosis
- Principles of intervention
- Summary
- Review questions
- References
- Additional resources
- 9. Physical therapy for musculoskeletal conditions
- General description
- Common conditions
- Principles of examination
- Principles of evaluation, diagnosis, and prognosis
- Principles of intervention
- Summary
- Review questions
- References
- Additional resources
- 10. Physical therapy for neuromuscular conditions
- Common conditions
- Principles of examination
- Principles of evaluation, diagnosis, and prognosis
- Principles of intervention
- Summary
- Review questions
- References
- Additional resources
- 11. Physical therapy in cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions
- Prevalence
- Cardiovascular system
- Pulmonary system
- Common conditions
- Principles of examination
- Principles of evaluation, diagnosis, and prognosis
- Principles of intervention
- Summary
- Review questions
- References
- 12. Physical therapy for integumentary conditions
- Integument
- Wound healing
- Common conditions
- Principles of examination
- Principles of evaluation, diagnosis, and prognosis
- Principles of intervention
- Summary
- Review questions
- References
- Additional resources
- 13. Physical therapy for pediatric conditions
- The pediatric context
- Common pediatric health conditions
- Principles of examination and evaluation of the child
- Interventions in pediatric physical therapy
- Summary
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Additional resources
- Review questions
- 14. Physical therapy for the older adult
- The older adult
- Common conditions
- Principles of examination
- Principles of evaluation, diagnosis, and prognosis
- Principles of intervention
- Ethical considerations
- Summary
- Acknowledgment
- Review questions
- References
- Glossary
- Index
- No. of pages: 448
- Language: English
- Edition: 6
- Published: December 1, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323673488
- eBook ISBN: 9780323673501
- eBook ISBN: 9780323673495
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Michael A. Pagliarulo
Professor Emeritus Michael A. Pagliarulo works in the Department of Physical Therapy, Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, Department of Physical Therapy, Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York, USA