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Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

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ISBN-10: 1437708943

ISBN-13: 9781437708943

Edition: 2011

Authors: Catherine C. Goodman, Kenda S. Fuller

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No other textbook provides coverage of the essential concepts of disease processes and disorders with the specific needs of the physical therapy assistant in mind. Pathology Essentials for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides coverage of disease processes and systemic disorders as well as guidelines, precautions, and contraindications for physical therapy interventions. Catherine Goodman, Kenda Fuller, and Robbie O'Shea share their expertise in a consistent, well-organized approach that defines each disorder, describes the appropriate physical therapy assessment and intervention, and rounds out the discussion with relevant case study examples based on established practice patterns.…    
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Book details

List price: $92.95
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 2/14/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 960
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 4.246
Language: English

Introduction
Introduction to Concepts of Pathology
Problems Affecting Multiple Systems
Injury, Inflammation and Healing
Clinical Medicine
The Immune System
Infectious disease
Oncology
The Integumentary System
The Endocrine and Metabolic Systems
The Cardiovascular System
The Hematologic System
The Respiratory System
The Gastrointestinal System
The Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Biliary Systems
The Renal and Urologic Systems
Pathology Of The Musculoskeletal System
Introduction to Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System & Metabolic Disorders
Genetic and Developmental Disorders
Infectious Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
Musculoskeletal Neoplasms
Soft Tissue, Joint and Bone Disorders and Metabolic disorders
Pathology Of The Nervous System
Introduction to Central Nervous System Disorders
Infectious Disorders of the Central Nervous System
Central Nervous System Neoplasms
Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Cerebral Palsy
Epilepsy
Headache
The Peripheral Nervous System
Online Only chapters:
Behavioral, Social, and Environmental Factors Contributing to Disease and Dysfunction
The Psychosocial-Spiritual Impact on Health Care
Environmental and Occupational Medicine
The Male Genital/Reproductive System
The Female Genital/Reproductive System
Vestibular Disorders
Laboratory Tests and Values
Summary of Standard Precautions
Guidelines for Activity and Exercise