Foundations of Physical Therapy A 21st Century-Focused View

Name: Foundations of Physical Therapy A 21st Century-Focused View
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ISBN: 9780071355902

ISBN-10: 0071355901

ISBN-13: 9780071355902

Edition: 2002

Authors: Ron Scott

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This text focuses not only on physical therapy practice specialities, but also issues including relations with complementary health professionals.

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List price: $39.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date: 11/21/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 484
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English

Preface	p. XV
The Physical Therapy Profession	p. 1
Key Words and Phrases	p. 1
Objectives	p. 2
The Profession at Advent of the 21st Century	p. 2
Physical Therapy Defined	p. 3
History of Physical Therapy in the United States	p. 5
Representative Professions and Support Professionals	p. 10
Interdisciplinary Co-Primary Health Care Disciplines	p. 12
Summary	p. 14
Activities, Cases, and Questions	p. 15
Additional Readings	p. 16
Focus on a Leader: Elizabeth Domholdt, EdD, PT	p. 17
Education	p. 20
Key Words and Phrases	p. 20
Objectives	p. 21
Background	p. 21
History of Physical Therapy Education Program Accreditation	p. 22
CAPTE and Accreditation Activities	p. 22
Professional (Entry-Level) Education: Philosophy and Processes	p. 24
Postprofessional Education	p. 29
Summary	p. 29
Activities, Cases, and Questions	p. 30
Additional Readings	p. 31
Evaluative Criteria for Accreditation of Education Programs for the Preparation of Physical Therapists	p. 33
Focus on a Leader: Mary Jane Harris, MS, PT	p. 56
Focus on a Leader: Mary Ann Wharton, MS, PT	p. 62
Clinical Practice: Practice Settings	p. 67
Key Words and Phrases	p. 67
Objectives	p. 67
Domains and Scope of Practice	p. 68
Guide to Physical Therapist Practice	p. 76
Mentoring	p. 82
A Perspective on Mentoring	p. 82
Physical Therapy Clinical Management	p. 83
General Practice and Practice Specialties	p. 84
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties	p. 85
Evidence-Based Practice	p. 87
Military Practice Model	p. 87
Activities, Cases, and Questions	p. 88
Additional Readings	p. 89
Focus on a Leader: Rick Ritter, MA, PT, OCS	p. 90
Clinical Practice: Neurologic Physical Therapy	p. 93
Motor Development	p. 93
Physical Therapy Management: Evaluation Components	p. 95
Treatment Components	p. 98
Neurologic Disorders/Injuries	p. 99
Summary	p. 101
References	p. 102
Clinical Practice: Orthopaedic Physical Therapy	p. 103
Manual Therapy	p. 104
Perioperative Care	p. 106
General Orthopaedics	p. 107
References	p. 108
Clinical Practice: Geriatric Physical Therapy	p. 109
Disability: A Definition	p. 110
Demographics of Disability in the Aged	p. 110
Multisystem Changes	p. 111
Functional Assessment of the Aged	p. 112
Functional Abilities of the Caregiver: A Rehabilitative Consideration	p. 113
Principles of Geriatric Rehabilitation	p. 113
Rehabilitative Measures	p. 123
Special Geriatric Rehabilitation Considerations	p. 126
Summary	p. 138
References	p. 139
Clinical Practice: Pediatric Physical Therapy	p. 141
Introduction	p. 141
Decision Making in Pediatric Physical Therapy	p. 143
The Special Vulnerabilities of Children and Families	p. 144
Professional Issues	p. 146
Service Modes for Delivery of Pediatric Physical Therapy	p. 146
Common Clinical Problems	p. 148
Pediatric Physical Therapy Evaluation	p. 152
Physical Therapy Intervention in Pediatrics	p. 155
Age-Related Issues in Pediatric Physical Therapy	p. 158
Summary	p. 163
References	p. 164
Legal and Ethical Standards	p. 165
Key Words and Phrases	p. 165
Objectives	p. 166
Licensure, Certification, and Credentialing	p. 167
Business; Organizational and Professional Ethics	p. 168
Professional Ethical Standards	p. 170
Guide for Professional Conduct	p. 170
Guide for Conduct of the Affiliate Member	p. 171
Sources of Legal Obligation for Licensed Health Professionals	p. 171
Model Practice Act	p. 173
Rights and Duties of Patients, Health Professionals, and Health Professional Students	p. 175
Civil Rights Laws	p. 178
Clinical Affiliation Agreements	p. 179
Bases for Health Care Malpractice Liability	p. 180
Patient Informed Consent to Health Care Intervention	p. 187
Disciplinary Actions and Processes	p. 189
Summary	p. 191
Activities, Cases, and Questions	p. 193
Additional Readings	p. 193
American Physical Therapy Association Guide for Professional Conduct	p. 195
American Physical Therapy Association Guide for Conduct of the Affiliate Member	p. 205
Focus on a Leader: Jonathan Cooperman, JD, MS, PT	p. 209
Professional Associations and Responsibility	p. 211
Key Words and Phrases	p. 211
Objectives	p. 212
Structure of the American Physical Therapy Association	p. 213
Related Professional Organizations and Alliances	p. 214
Summary	p. 215
Activities, Cases, and Questions	p. 215
Additional Readings	p. 216
Focus on a Leader: Jayne Leigh Snyder, MA, PT	p. 217
Salient Issues	p. 219
Key Words and Phrases	p. 219
Objectives	p. 219
Managed Care	p. 219
Education Issues	p. 221
Practice Issues	p. 222
Activities, Cases, and Questions	p. 225
References	p. 225
Additional Readings	p. 226
CIs and Liability	p. 227
Workforce Study	p. 232
Focus on a Leader: Ted Yanchuleff, MPA, PT	p. 251
Appendices
Developmental Timeline, Physical Therapy Profession in the United States, 1881-1995	p. 255
The Model Practice Act for Physical Therapy	p. 259
Contents	p. 267
American Physical Therapy Association Organizational Chart	p. 455
Index	p. 457
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