English | 2021 | Original PDF | 40 MB | 543 Pages
Mark Dutton, 1260457958, 9781260457957, 9781260457964, 978-1260457957, 978-1260457964
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.