Dutton's Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills, Second Edition

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A comprehensive intro to the art, science, and practice of physical therapy

With Dutton's Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills, Second Edition, you get complete and well-rounded coverage of the practice of physical therapy (PT). This comprehensive introduction provides the conceptual framework you need to build a solid foundation in PT--including a historical perspective of the profession, an introduction to healthcare policy, and in-depth coverage of evidence-informed practice.

The book describes how movement evolves, how it becomes skilled, and how dysfunction can occur; illustrates the necessary skills you need to successfully practice PT; explains how to development areas of expertise, including how to enhance a patient's function in such tasks as bed mobility, transfers, and gait training; and much more. The author emphasizes both patient and clinician safety through the use of correct body mechanics, application of assistive and safety devices, and infection control procedures.

Nota editorului: Produsele cumparate de la vanzatori terti nu sunt garantate de editor pentru calitate, autenticitate sau acces la orice drepturi online incluse in produs. si Patient Skills, Editia a II-a, veti obtine o acoperire completa si completa a practicii de kinetoterapie (PT).