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Introduction to Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant Jahangir Moini, MD, MPH ISBN-13: 978-1-4496-3058-4 Product With Access Code • 650 pages • © 2013 Instructor Resources: Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint Presentations, Additional Case Studies, Image Bank, and a Test Bank

AVAILABLE SPRING 2012 Written specifically for physical therapist assistants (PTAs), Introduction to Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant reviews pathologic states and conditions that every PTA must understand in order to effectively treat patients. Topics covered include pathology of children, adults, and the elderly as well as various forms of trauma, accidents, and disorders that may result in disability. Each chapter contains full-color figures, tables, and photographs that facilitate comprehension of the material presented. Review Questions and Online Resources assist students in further study. Valuable appendices include Reference Laboratory Values, Normal Vital Signs, and a Temperature Conversion Chart.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Unit I: Introduction to Health and Disease Chapter 1: Health versus Disease Chapter 2: Mechanisms of Disease Chapter 3: Childrens’ Growth and Development Chapter 4: Health Problems in Children Unit II: Pathology of the Cell Chapter 5: Cell Injury and Cell Death Chapter 6: Genetic and Congenital Disorders Chapter 7: Oncology Unit III: Infection, Inflammation, and Repair Chapter 8: Infectious Disease Chapter 9: Inflammation and Healing Chapter 10: The Immune Response, Hypersensitivity, and Autoimmune Disorders Unit IV: Pathology of the Body Systems Chapter 11: Cardiovascular Disorders Chapter 12: Blood Disorders Chapter 13: Lymphatic Disorders

Chapter 14: Nervous System Disorders Chapter 15: Disorders of the Eye and Ear Chapter 16: Musculoskeletal Disorders Chapter 17: Respiratory Disorders Chapter 18: Digestive System Disorders Chapter 19: Urinary System Disorders Chapter 20: Endocrine System Disorders Chapter 21: Male Reproductive Disorders Chapter 22: Female Reproductive Disorders Chapter 23: Integumentary System Disorders Unit V: Environmental Hazards Chapter 24: Occupational Disorders Chapter 25: Mental Disorders and the Influence of Stress Chapter 26: Substance Abuse Chapter 27: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances Chapter 28: Aging and Disease Processes Chapter 29: The Effects of Immobility

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AVAILABLE SPRING 2012 Physical Therapy Clinical Handbook for PTAs, Second Edition, is a concise and condensed clinical pocket guide designed specifically to help physical therapist assistants and students easily obtain helpful evidencebased information. This succinct pocket-guide covers the evaluative as well as interventional aspect of physical EDITION therapy and offers immediate guidance concerning physical therapy data collection and interventions in various clinical settings, including musculoskeletal, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, integumentary, geriatric, pediatric, and acute care. With its portable and user-friendly format, this handbook is a valuable resource for physical therapist assistant students during the education training program and throughout clinical practice.

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The Second Edition features a new and unique look at physical therapy in acute care provided by PTAs. Acute care topics include musculoskeletal and neurological acute care, as well as the significant factors in acute care to consider while applying physical therapy to patients with endocrine, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and oncological disorders/diseases. The Second Edition also contains physical therapy terminology reflecting current physical therapy practice according to the APTA’s Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and includes guidelines from the CDC and JCAHO. Appendices contain helpful balance assessment forms, and cardiac and integumentary patient education forms.

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Part I: Safety in the Clinical Environment Part II: Clinical Documentation Part III: Musculoskeletal Interventions Part IV: Neurologic Interventions Part V: Cardiopulmonary Interventions Part VI: Integumentary Interventions Part VII: Geriatric Interventions Part VIII: Pediatric Interventions Part IX: Basic Acute Care Physical Therapy Interventions

• Provides a quick reference to physical therapy tests and interventions used in clinical practice • Covers major clinical settings from acute care to geriatric and musculoskeletal • Offers a valuable resource for physical therapist assistants from training to clinical practice • Features a new chapter on physical therapy in acute care settings • Incorporates the latest physical therapy terminology

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Pocket Notes for the Physical Therapist Assistant SECOND EDITION Steven B. Skinner, PT, MS, EdD Christina McVey, PT, MA

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Legal, Ethical, and Practical Aspects of Patient Care Documentation

A Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals

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Ron W. Scott, PT, JD, EdD, LLM, MSBA

A clinical guide for physical therapist assistant students and practicing physical therapist assistants, this text provides quick, convenient access to information on normal values, assessment techniques, treatment suggestions, pharmacology, and pathology descriptions. New content includes an expansion of gait topics, as well as the inclusion hydrotherapy/aquatic therapy, interferential current, mechanical spinal traction, and microelectrical neuromuscular stimulation. Information about balance and breathing activities has also been added. With revised and updated information and references throughout, the Second Edition is a praised and recommended resource for physical therapist assistant students and clinicians.

The only text to integrate coverage of the legal responsibilities of rehabilitation professionals with basic, essential advice on how to effectively document patient care activities—from intake through discharge. This text thoroughly covers the basics of documentation and includes many exemplars, cases, and forms, as well as sample abbreviations used in rehabilitation settings. From ethics, to practical aspects of patient care documentation, to relevant and salient legal implications and illustrative case examples this text will help students excel in the classroom and in clinical practice.

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Chapter 1: Normal Values and Assessments Chapter 2: Therapeutic Modalities Chapter 3: Therapeutic Exercise Chapter 4: Gait Chapter 5: Pharmacology Chapter 6: Common Pathologies Appendix: Listing of Common Abbreviations

• Focus on electronic medical records (EMRs) • Examination of the patient care record as a legal document, used in legal proceedings • Case examples in the ethical aspects of patient care documentation • Documentation formats and activities

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Introduction to Physical Therapy for Physical Therapist Assistants SECOND EDITION Olga Dreeben-Irimia, PhD, MPT, PT ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-8130-9 Paperback • 308 pages • © 2011 Instructor Resources: PowerPoint Presentations, Test Bank, Transition Guide

Written specifically for Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) students, this text is an excellent introduction for physical therapist assistant’s education. This new edition includes updated information regarding the relationship between the Physical Therapist (PT) and PTA and key concepts of the APTA’s Guide to Physical Therapist Practice for better understanding of clinical guidelines. It also includes new information regarding clinical trends in physical therapy.

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Utilizing this text specifically for PTAs, instructors can introduce students to information regarding professionalism, professional roles, interpersonal communication, physical therapist’s behavior and conduct, teaching and learning, and evidence based practice. This comprehensive text will provide a valuable resource for the physical therapist assistant’s education and training throughout the entire duration of the PTA program.

NEW TO SECOND EDITION • Distinctive overview of physical therapy developments from its Formative Years (1914-1920) to the APTA’s “Vision and Application of Scientific Pursuit” of today • PTA’s usage of the APTA’s Guide to Physical Therapist Practice • Differences between physical therapy and medical diagnosis • Contemporary clinical trends regarding wellness, health promotion and disease prevention

TABLE OF CONTENTS Part I: The Profession of Physical Therapy Chapter 1: Development of the Physical Therapy Profession Chapter 2: The PTA as a Member of the Health Care Team Chapter 3: Physical Therapy Clinical Practice Part II: Major Physical Therapy Practice Specialties Chapter 4: Musculoskeletal (Orthopedic) Physical Therapy Chapter 5: Neurologic and Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Chapter 6: Pediatric, Geriatric, and Integumentary Physical Therapy Part III: Ethical and Legal Issues Chapter 7: Ethics and Professionalism

Chapter 8: Laws and Regulations Part IV: Communication Chapter 9: Communication Basics Chapter 10: Introduction to Documentation and the Medical Record Chapter 11: Teaching, Learning, and Medical Terminology Chapter 12: Reimbursement and Research Part V: Patient Care Essentials for the PTA Chapter 13: Infection Control, Patient Preparation, Vital Signs, and Patient Safety in Clinical Settings Chapter 14: Patient Positioning, Body Mechanics, and Transfer Techniques Chapter 15: Wheelchairs, Assistive Devices, and Gait Training

Orthopaedics for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student with a comprehensive overview of orthopaedics. This is the first book to combine kinesiology, orthopaedic management, and therapeutic exercise, tying in anatomy and kinesiology to the examination and pathology of each of the joints. This comprehensive text describes the anatomy and biomechanics of each area of the spine, pelvis, and TMJ. Working from this foundation, detailed explanations on the re-evaluation and treatment of each of the various areas are given with an emphasis on evidence-based techniques.

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KEY FEATURES • Special chapters on pediatrics, geriatrics, manual therapy, and women’s health • Case studies to illustrate key topics

• Terminology following the APTA’s Guide to Physical Therapist Practice • More than 700 illustrations, tables, figures, and photographs

TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I: Fundamentals Chapter 1: Orthopaedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant Chapter 2: The Musculoskeletal System Chapter 3: The Nervous System Chapter 4: Kinesiology Chapter 5: Tissue Injury and Repair Chapter 6: Manual Modalities Chapter 7: Physical Agents and Mechanical Modalities Section II: Therapeutic Exercise Chapter 8: Therapeutic Activities Chapter 9: Improving Range of Motion, Flexibility, and Joint Mobility Chapter 10: Improving Muscle Performance Chapter 11: Improving Balance Section III: The Joints Chapter 12: The Vertebral Column Chapter 13: Cervical Spine and Temporomandibular Joint Chapter 14: Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage

Chapter 15: Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint Chapter 16: Shoulder Complex Chapter 17: Elbow and Forearm Complex Chapter 18: Wrist and Hand Chapter 19: Hip Chapter 20: Knee Joint Complex Chapter 21: Ankle and Foot Section IV Special Considerations Chapter 22: The Pediatric Orthopaedic Population Chapter 23: The Geriatric Orthopaedic Population Chapter 24: Women’s Health Chapter 25: Gait and Posture Appendix A: Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant Appendix B: American Physical Therapy Association’s Documentation Guidelines Appendix C: Commonly Used Abbreviations in Orthopaedics Appendix D: Common Laboratory Values Appendix E: PNF Terms and Techniques

Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant Steven B. Skinner, PT, MS, EdD Christina McVey, PT, MA ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-7125-6 • Paperback • 192 pages • © 2011 Instructor Resources: Image Bank and Instructor’s Manual

Designed to integrate decision making into PTA education, this comprehensive resource covers the types of decisions that must be made in physical therapy treatment and offers sound, practical guidance on how to make them.

This text applies patient education skills to the clinical rehabilitation process in a reader-friendly manner. It explores various teaching and learning theories and models of instruction as well as the ethical, legal, communicative, and cultural variables involved in patient education.

Physical Therapist Assistant Exam Review Guide & JB TestPrep: PTA Exam Review Mark Dutton, PT ISBN-13: 978-1-4496-2850-5 Product With Access Code • 588 pages • © 2012 Online Access Code Only ISBN-13: 978-1-4496-2849-9

These resources provide thorough exam preparation help for physical therapist assistant candidates preparing to sit for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for Physical Therapist Assistants.

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