Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant 1st Edition, (Ebook PDF)

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1437708943
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1437708943
• Author: Catherine Cavallaro Kellogg, Kenda S. Fuller

No other textbook provides coverage of the essential concepts of disease processes and disorders with the specific needs of the physical therapy assistant in mind. Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides coverage of disease processes and systemic disorders as well as guidelines, precautions, and contraindications for physical therapy interventions. Catherine Goodman, Kenda Fuller, and Robbie O’Shea share their expertise in a consistent, well-organized approach that defines each disorder, describes the appropriate physical therapy assessment and intervention, and rounds out the discussion with relevant case study examples based on established practice patterns

Table contents:

1. Inflammation and Healing
2. Immunopathology, Neoplasia and Chromosome Abnormalities
3. Cardiovascular Pathologies
4. Respiratory Diseases
5. Degenerative Joint Diseases and Bone Pathologies
6. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Related Conditions
7. Neurological Disorders
8. Burns and Skin Conditions
9. Endocrine, Metabolic, and Nutritional Disorders
10. Infectious Diseases
11. Female and Male Reproductive System Conditions
12. Diseases of the Digestive Tract and Urinary System
13. Intensive Care
14. The Geriatric Patient

Title tag:

1. Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant 1st Edition: Essential Guide
2. Understanding Disease for PTAs: Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant
3. Mastering Pathology Concepts in PTA Practice: First Edition Resource