Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant – PDF

If you’re a physical therapy assistant (PTA) student searching for a pathology textbook that’s both understandable and immediately applicable to clinical scenarios, then look no further than Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PDF). You’ll be able to easily grasp complex pathological processes thanks to the extensive illustrations throughout the 14 chapters.

This eBook has been written with PTA students in mind and can fit within a structured course or stand alone as a learning module. Some notable features of this textbook include:

• Sections that cover physical therapy intervention and offer an overview of specific pathologies.
• Specific PTA sections identify the necessary precautions and contraindications when treating patients with specific pathologies.
• Why Does the PTA Need to Know This? sections provide a foundation for learning specific pathologies in relation to the practice of physical therapy.
• Pathophysiology for each body system is presented, giving students a comprehensive understanding of the normal physiology prior to delving into the pathology.
• Each chapter includes the “Chapter Concepts” and a glossary of bolded new terms. Reference boxes to the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice enhance the eBook’s relevance to practice.
• It Happened in the Clinic boxes provide actual clinical cases to illustrate pathological conditions. Geriatric Considerations boxes provide insight into the unique concerns of geriatric patients.

Please note: This eBook only includes the PDF of Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant and does not come with any online codes.