Introduction to Physical Therapy for Physical Therapist Assistants
Author: Olga Dreeben-Irimia
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Published: 2010-10-22
Total Pages: 317
ISBN-13: 0763781304
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Physical Therapist Assistant Exam
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Publisher: Learning Express (NY)
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781576857540
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPractical Spelling features key rules of spelling, hundreds of practice exercises, and advice on how to use individual learning styles and strengths to remember difficult words.
NPTAE Secrets
Author: Nptae Exam Secrets Test Prep
Publisher:
Published: 2018-04-12
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781610723152
DOWNLOAD EBOOK***Includes Practice Test Questions*** NPTAE Secrets helps you ace the National Physical Therapy Assistant Examination, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive NPTAE Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. NPTAE Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to NPTE & NPTAE Test Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; A comprehensive review including: Nervous System, Signs and Symptoms, Major Hormones, Respiratory System, Cardiac Review, Maternal Responses, Psychological Processes, Blood and Urine Values, Nutrient Review, Pediatric Conditions, Musculoskeletal Conditions, GI Disease Review, Organ Functions, Pathological Conditions, Basic Tissues, Wound Care, Special Test, Exercise Principles, Gait Cycle, Prosthetic Terminology, Normal Lab Values, Modalities, Developmental Milestones, MET Review, and much more...
Documentation for Physical Therapist Assistants
Author: Wendy D Bircher
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Published: 2017-10-01
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 0803661177
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBuild your documentation skills—and your confidence. Step by step, this text/workbook introduces you to the importance of documentation; shows you how to develop and write a proper and defensible note; and prepares you to meet the technological challenges you’ll encounter in practice. You’ll learn how to provide the proper documentation to assure all forms of reimbursement (including third party) for your services. You’ll also explore issues of patient confidentiality, HIPAA requirements, and the ever-increasing demands of legal and ethical practice in a litigious society.
Therapeutic Exercise
Author: William D. Bandy
Publisher:
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 386
ISBN-13: 9780781721301
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis entirely new resource focuses on the implementation of treatment plans and intervention using the newest appropriate therapeutic exercise techniques. It provides descriptions and rationale for use of a wide range of exercises to improve a patient's function and health status and to prevent potential future problems. The description of the purpose, position and procedure is given for each technique, providing a complete understanding of the exercise. Features include Pediatric and Geriatric Boxes, Case Studies, and Clinical Guidelines. Fourteen contributors in the fields of exercise science and physical therapy make the text a comprehensive, well-rounded overview of therapeutic exercise techniques.
The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant
Author: Holly M. Clynch
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Published: 2016-10-05
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 0803658281
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBe prepared for your new role as a PTA. This is the perfect introduction to the history of the Physical Therapist Assistant and their responsibilities today. The 2nd Edition of this groundbreaking delves into the ever-expanding role of the PTA in the clinical setting, as well as the regulations that govern the PTA’s scope of work.
Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Author: Robert C. Manske
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Published: 2015-05-22
Total Pages: 633
ISBN-13: 0323291376
DOWNLOAD EBOOK- NEW Differential Diagnosis and Emergent Conditions chapter shows how similar symptoms can mask potentially dangerous pathologies and conditions, and may require re-evaluation by the supervising therapist. - NEW Musculoskeletal Imaging chapter explains in basic terms the various types of musculoskeletal imaging used when examining musculoskeletal injuries. - NEW Orthopedic Management Concepts Specific to Women chapter covers the issues, pathology, and progression of women's health issues as they relate to physical rehabilitation. - NEW! Full-color design and illustrations add clarity to anatomy and procedural drawings and make it easier to learn important concepts. - NEW! Important Concepts highlight useful tips and tricks of patient practice. - NEW student resources on the Evolve companion website include critical thinking applications, weblinks to related sites, and references with links to Medline® abstracts.
Documentation Basics
Author: Mia Erickson
Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 1617110086
DOWNLOAD EBOOKComplete and accurate documentation is one of the most important skills for a physical therapist assistant to develop and use effectively. The new Second Edition of Documentation Basics: A Guide for the Physical Therapist Assistant continues the path of teaching the student and clinician documentation from A to Z.
Biophysical Agents
Author: Barbara J. Behrens
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Published: 2020-09-29
Total Pages: 1105
ISBN-13: 1719643008
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten specifically for PTAs! Develop the clinical decision-making skills you need to be a successful PTA. This easy-to-follow approach helps you learn how to successfully relate thermal, mechanical, and electrical biophysical agents to specific therapeutic goals while understanding all the physiologic ramifications. Drawing from the APTA’s Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, this text will enable you to make the connection between a physical agent and the appropriate treatment interventions as part of a comprehensive, successful physical therapy treatment program.
Physical Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Author: Linda G Monroe
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Published: 2010-10-05
Total Pages: 609
ISBN-13: 0323290930
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPrepare for practice with the book tailored specifically for physical therapist assistants! Physical Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides a clear, easy-to-read, evidence-based guide to the PTA's role in patient management, covering the core concepts related to physical rehabilitation and emphasizing the PTA's role in intervention. A treatment-oriented focus addresses each of the four categories of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Preferred Practice Patterns: musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary. The final section of the book addresses interventions which overlap many practice patterns. Written by rehabilitation experts Michelle Cameron, MD, PT and Linda Monroe, MPT, in consultation with Susan Schmidt, a practicing PTA, and Carla Gleaton, the director of a PTA education program, this text will be a valuable resource both in the classroom and in professional practice. - Comprehensive, evidence-based coverage of rehabilitation includes sections on pathology; examination; evaluation, diagnosis, and prognosis; clinical signs, and intervention -- emphasizing the PTA's role in intervention. - Unique! A consistent, organized approach covers physical therapy intervention by disorder, with full discussions of each condition found in a single chapter. - Format follows the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition so you become familiar with the terminology used in therapy practice. - Clinical Pearls highlight key information. - Unique! Full-color illustrations clearly demonstrate pathologies and interventions. - Case studies with discussion questions guide you through specific patient interactions to build your clinical reasoning skills. - Glossaries in each chapter define key terms to build your clinical vocabulary. - Unique! Student resources on the companion Evolve website enhance your learning with vocabulary-building exercises, boards-style practice test questions, examples of commonly used forms, and references from the book linked to Medline.
