9780803607866-0803607865-Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

ISBN-13: 9780803607866
ISBN-10: 0803607865
Edition: First Edition
Author: Penelope J. Lescher PT MA MCSP
Publication date: 2011
Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
Format: Paperback 672 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780803607866
ISBN-10: 0803607865
Edition: First Edition
Author: Penelope J. Lescher PT MA MCSP
Publication date: 2011
Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
Format: Paperback 672 pages

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Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant (ISBN-13: 9780803607866 and ISBN-10: 0803607865), written by authors Penelope J. Lescher PT MA MCSP, was published by F.A. Davis Company in 2011. With an overall rating of 3.6 stars, it's a notable title among other Medical Assistants (Allied Health Professions, Physical Therapy) books. You can easily purchase or rent Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant (Paperback, Used) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Medical Assistants books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $2.77.

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  • Pathophysiology for each body system provides students with a solid grounding in the normal physiology of each body system prior to learning the pathology.

  • It Happened in the Clinic boxes in each chapter help students associate pathological conditions with actual clinical cases. Geriatric Considerations boxes train the student PTA to be tuned in to the concerns of geriatric patients.

  • Specific to PTA sections identify contraindications and precautions essential for the PTA to be aware of when treating patients with specific pathologies.

  • Why Does the PTA Need to Know This? sections provide a foundation for learning specific pathologies as they relate to the practice of physical therapy.

  • Sections on physical therapy intervention offer an overview for specific manifestations of pathologies.

  • Each chapter also includes a listing of "Chapter Concepts" content objectives and a glossary of new terms highlighted in bold. Reference boxes to the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice enhance its relevance to practice.

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