Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy 3rd Edition

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy, Third Edition reflects  the broadest possible spectrum of cardiovascular and pulmonary practice  and draws upon the expertise of a carefully selected team of  world-renowned contributors. This internationally acclaimed text reviews  must-know background knowledge, thoroughly explains exercise  principles, cites the best evidence, and integrates the American  Physical Therapy Association’s approved practice patterns into the  chapter content. 

Learn how to apply principles to practice in any setting with:

• The Guide to Physical Therapy Practice integrated throughout, with an entire chapter devoted to its history and use
• Preferred  practice patterns for cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy  form the core of eight chapters are used as springboards to describe  interventions and outcomes
• Case studies in practice pattern chapters allow you to experience the proper application of the practice patterns
• The  patient-client management model is used in the case studies with  appropriate test, measures, and interventions selected from the practice  patterns and applied to the patient
• “International Perspectives” provide a way to gain insight into the global practice of physical therapy
• Evidence-based and peer reviewed published material is included to help you develop specific intervention regimens