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This work-text provides a basic understanding of the theory and clinical skills necessary to function as an entry-level physical therapy aide in different rehabilitation settings. The therapeutic modality procedures that an aide would perform are presented in a step-by-step format with detailed photos. A variety of review questions test comprehension of the material. Learning activities are provided at the end of each chapter for practical application.
- Over 150 new photographs illustrate various clinical skills and physical therapy modalities
- New chapters on the administrative role of the physical therapy aide and getting and keeping a job in physical therapy
- Examples of strong resumes and cover letters
- Multiculturalism in health care and the need for analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in the workplace
- Work-text format prepares learners to become entry-level physical therapy aides
- Behavioral objectives and key terms enhance learning and review
- Rationales for situational therapeutic treatments
- Provides a background in anatomy and physiology as it relates to physical therapy
- Full-color insert includes 21 individual illustrations of various structures and systems of the human body
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY
Chapter 1: The Profession of Physical Therapy
Chapter 2: Career Opportunities for the Physical Therapy Aide
Chapter 3: Ethical and Legal Issues Affecting the Physical Therapy Aide
Chapter 4: Communicating Effectively
Chapter 5: Medical Terminology and the Medical Record
SECTION II: ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Chapter 6: Administrative Role of the Physical Therapy Aide
SECTION III: SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES
Chapter 7: Basic Structure and Function of the Human body
Chapter 8: Applied Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System
SECTION III: MEDICAL DISORDERS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
Chapter 9: Using Physical Therapy to Treat Common Medical Disorders
SECTION IV: PATIENT PREPARATION
Chapter 10: Safety in the Working Environment
Chapter 11: Preparation for Patient Care
Chapter 12: Turning and Positioning the Patient
Chapter 13: Transferring the Patient
SECTION V: PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES
Chapter 14: Assisting with Ambulation and Gait Training
Chapter 15: Therapeutic Exercises
Chapter 16: Physical Therapy Agents and Modalities
Chapter 17: Specialized Clinical Procedures
SECTION VIII: GETTING AND KEEPING A JOB IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
Chapter 18: Obtaining a Job as a Physical Therapy Aide
Appendix A: The Human Skeleton
Appendix B: Major Muscles of the Body
Appendix C: Procedure Evaluations
Appendix D: Billing / Insurance Processing Practice Sheets
Appendix E: Examples of Resumes and Cover Letters
Appendix F: Practice Evaluation Test
Glossary
Index
Chapter 1: The Profession of Physical Therapy
Chapter 2: Career Opportunities for the Physical Therapy Aide
Chapter 3: Ethical and Legal Issues Affecting the Physical Therapy Aide
Chapter 4: Communicating Effectively
Chapter 5: Medical Terminology and the Medical Record
SECTION II: ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Chapter 6: Administrative Role of the Physical Therapy Aide
SECTION III: SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES
Chapter 7: Basic Structure and Function of the Human body
Chapter 8: Applied Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System
SECTION III: MEDICAL DISORDERS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
Chapter 9: Using Physical Therapy to Treat Common Medical Disorders
SECTION IV: PATIENT PREPARATION
Chapter 10: Safety in the Working Environment
Chapter 11: Preparation for Patient Care
Chapter 12: Turning and Positioning the Patient
Chapter 13: Transferring the Patient
SECTION V: PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES
Chapter 14: Assisting with Ambulation and Gait Training
Chapter 15: Therapeutic Exercises
Chapter 16: Physical Therapy Agents and Modalities
Chapter 17: Specialized Clinical Procedures
SECTION VIII: GETTING AND KEEPING A JOB IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
Chapter 18: Obtaining a Job as a Physical Therapy Aide
Appendix A: The Human Skeleton
Appendix B: Major Muscles of the Body
Appendix C: Procedure Evaluations
Appendix D: Billing / Insurance Processing Practice Sheets
Appendix E: Examples of Resumes and Cover Letters
Appendix F: Practice Evaluation Test
Glossary
Index
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