DUTTON'S INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY AND PATIENT SKILLS

• Main Author: Dutton, Mark (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York McGraw Hill Professional 2021
• Edition: SECOND EDITION
• Subjects: Physical Therapy Specialty; Physical Therapy Modalities; Physical Therapists
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Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills, Second Edition is intended to provide updates foundation upon which to improve an individuals foundation in the challenging yet rewarding field of physical therapy. Written by a practicing physical therapist, this comprehensive textbook provides c...

Table of Contents:

• The Profession
• Healthcare Policy
• Evidence-Informed Practice
• Foundations of Movement
• Patient/Client Management
• Movement Dysfunction
• Correcting Movement Dysfunction
• Preparation for Patient Care
• Monitoring Vital Signs
• Bed Mobility, Patient Positioning, and Draping
• Range of Motion
• Manual Muscle Testing
• Patient Transfers and Mobility
• Gait Training.