Introduction to Physical Therapy, ed 3

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Fifth 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 readers through the key aspects of a career in physical therapy, including: roles of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant, practice settings, APTA, and 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. -- Features include: *NEW full-color design; *Updated contents; *New photos and illustrations; *Learning aides such as chapter outlines, learning objectives, questions to ask, suggested readings, and review questions."--Publisher's description. Part I : Profession. The profession of physical therapy : definition and development / Michael A. Pagliarulo -- Roles and characteristics of physical therapists / Michael A. Pagliarulo -- The physical therapist assistant / John E. Kelly and Pamela D. Ritzline -- American physical therapy association / Michael A. Pagliarulo -- Laws, regulations, and policies / Laurie A. Walsh -- Financing health care and reimbursement in physical therapist practice / Jennifer E. Green-Wilson -- Communication in physical therapy in the twenty-first century / Helen L. Masin -- -- Part II : Practice. Physical therapy for musculoskeletal conditions / Hilary B. Greenberger and Barbara C. Belyea -- Physical therapy for neuromuscular conditions / Katy Eichinger and Cynthia Zablotny -- Physical therapy in cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions / Tiffany Hilton -- Physical therapy for integumentary conditions / R. Scott Ward -- Physical therapy for pediatric conditions / Karen W. Nolan -- Physical therapy for the older adult / Teresa A. Hoppenrath.