Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Jacqueline Kopack,Karen Cascardi

• Editore: Routledge
• Anno: 2024
• ISBN:
  9781040142769
• Edizione: 1
• Argomento: Medicina
• Categoria: Fisioterapia, medicina física y rehabilitación

Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant is a textbook that provides PTA educators, students, and practicing clinicians with a guide to the application of therapeutic exercise across the continuum of care.Written by 2 seasoned clinicians with more than 40 years of combined PTA education experience, Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant focuses on developing the learner's ability to create effective therapeutic exercise programs, as well as to safely and appropriately monitor and progress the patient within the physical therapy plan of care. The content is written in a style conducive to a new learner developing comprehension, while still providing adequate depth as well as access to newer research.Included in Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant are:
• Indications, contraindications, and red flags associated with various exercise interventions
• Documentation tips
• Easy-to-follow tables to aid in understanding comprehensive treatment guidelines across the phases of rehabilitation
• Eye on the Research sections throughout the text dedicated to current research and evidence-based practicesAlso included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom, consisting of PowerPoint slides and an Instructor's Manual (complete with review questions and quizzes).Created specifically to meet the educational needs of PTA students, faculty, and clinicians, Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant is an exceptional, up-to-date guidebook that encompasses the principles of therapeutic science across the entire continuum of care.

Indice dei contenuti

• Cover
• Half-Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Table of Contents
• Acknowledgments
• About the Authors
• Contributing Authors
• Foreword
• introduction
• Section I Theory and Principles of Therapeutic Exercise
• Section II Therapeutic Exercise Interventions for Orthopedic Conditions
• Section III Specific Applications of Therapeutic Exercise
• Glossary
• Appendix A Therapeutic Exercise/Orthopedic Progressions
• Appendix B Treatment Plan Development Guide
• Appendix C Sample Exercise Prescription
• Appendix D Student Worksheet: Home Exercise Program Prescription
• Appendix E Common Indications
• Appendix F Dermatome Map
• Appendix G Referred Pain Patterns of the Organs
• Financial Disclosures
• Index