The only pathology textbook written specifically for physical
therapy, this edition continues to provide practical and easy
access to information on specific diseases and conditions as they
relate to physical therapy practice. Coverage includes guidelines,
precautions, and contraindications for interventions with patients
who have musculoskeletal or neuromuscular problems, as well as
other medical conditions such as diabetes or heart disease.
Logically organized content offers at-a-glance access to essential
information on common illnesses, diseases, adverse drug effects,
organ transplantation, laboratory values, and more to ensure the
most reliable and effective physical therapy for patients.
Up-to-date coverage with contributions from more than 100 content
experts in pathology and physical therapy. Revised content
throughout provides the most current information required to be an
effective practitioner. Full-color interior design, photos, and
illustrations visually reinforce key concepts. A Therapist's
Thoughts offers personal and clinical insights from experienced
therapists specializing in cancer, diabetes, cystic fibrosis,
women's health, lymphedema, psychological problems, and much more.
Special Implications for the Therapist boxes provide information
and ideas to consider when formulating a plan of care that
addresses precautions, contraindications, and best practice
specific to physical therapy. Current information on conditions,
medical testing and treatment, and practice models keeps students
up to date on the latest research findings and recent changes in
the field. Key information presented in an at-a-glance format is
organized by body system for easy reference. Basic science
information addresses the clinical implications of disease within
the rehabilitation process, covering common illnesses and diseases,
adverse effects of drugs, organ transplantation, laboratory values,
and much more. Coverage includes updated information on standard
precautions. Separate chapter addresses laboratory tests and values
that are important in physical therapy practice. Separate appendix
provides guidelines for activity and exercise. A focus on health
promotion and disease prevention is featured throughout the text.
NEW! Enhanced eBook version is included with print purchase, which
allows students to access all of the text, figures, and references
from the book on a variety of devices. NEW! Completely reconfigured
introductory chapters recognize how much physical consequences of
trauma, social isolation, and psychiatric disorders affect recovery
from pathology, and how integration of self-regulation into
intervention is key to the future of practice. NEW! Expanded
content on the role of epigenetics in optimizing exercise-based
interventions (a concept referred to as "precision physical
therapy") addresses its increasing importance in physical
rehabilitation management as it relates to pathology, individual
diseases, risk factors, and patient responses to physical therapy
interventions. NEW! Coverage of the latest discoveries and findings
in the science of quantum physics, mind-body connection, and
consciousness-based energy medicine. NEW! Information on genomics
and regenerative medicine as they relate to physical therapy
practice. NEW! Helpful references and additional boxes/tables are
available in the eBook. UPDATED! Evidence-based content with more
than 7,000 references ensures content is current and applicable for
today's physical therapists and physical therapist students.
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