by William DeTurk; Lawerence Cahalin
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
