Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a health profession that assesses and provides treatment to individuals to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and function throughout life. This includes providing treatment in circumstances where movement and function are...

Trusted for decades by Physical Therapy students as well as experienced therapists who want to improve their knowledge, Tecklin’s Pediatric Physical Therapy provides a comprehensive and logical overview of some of the most common pediatric physical...

Treating pain where it originates! Manual trigger point therapy combines mechanical, reflex, biochemical, energetic, functional, cognitive-emotional, and behaviorally effective phenomena. As such, it influences not only peripheral nociceptive pain, but...

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The authors combine the latest evidence-based knowledge from the fields of orthodontics, plastic and neurosurgery, as well as otolaryngeal treatments,...

This book provides an inexpensive and accessible discussion of qualitative research and the potential role for qualitative research in enhancing both the theoretical bases of occupational and physical therapy and the knowledge bases that inform...

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Written by an eminent cardiovascular physiologist with a strong track record in dealing with issues related to exercise and environmental physiology, this...

The book is divided into 5 sections: the first and second sections provide introductory topics, such as anatomical variances of the articulations and soft tissues, the biomechanics of the shoulder, diagnostic imaging, specialist and functional...

Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury helps the reader develop a deeper understanding of the pathology and effects of any significant traumatic insult to the brain. This understanding is essential for all of those contributing to the lengthy process...

Get all the essential information you need to effectively treat and manage patients in a complex acute care setting with Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, 5th Edition. This easy-to-follow guide is the perfect resource to help any...

Provide effective treatment of hip and pelvic disorders! Orthopedic Management of the Hip and Pelvis offers evidence-based information on the care of non-surgical and surgical patients with common pathologies and injuries. Comprehensive guidelines cover...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of physical therapy applications. Topics discussed include PPARs and their role in the molecular network and disease; assessment and interventions relating to abnormal gait in patients with...

One of the most comprehensive texts on the market, Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing, 3rd Edition, is an easy-to-follow reference that guides you in accurately measuring range of motion and muscle length for all age groups. Written by...

Exercise is one component of daily energy expenditure in humans. It has become an important part of healthy lifestyles, because individuals are less active both at work and at home compared to earlier days and because today's environment makes it easy...

Learn how to navigate the complicated and challenging world of health care with Health Professional and Patient Interaction, 10th Edition. Covering strategies for effective communication and collaboration, this time-tested guide offers the tools needed...

This book compiles research evidence and clinical perspectives on the benefits and pitfalls of exercise in rehabilitation and recovery from illness or injury. The content focuses on the growing and important concept of increasing physical activity in...

Complete and accurate documentation is one of the most important skills for a physical therapist assistant to develop and use effectively. The new Second Edition of Documentation Basics: A Guide for the Physical Therapist Assistant continues the path of...

The profession of recreational therapy requires you to plan, implement and evaluate the services you offer to your clients. Determining what those services will involve a complex assessment process. Assessment in Recreational Therapy is an...

First published in 1924, Skill in Work and Play discusses the most important problems in the acquisition of muscular or bodily skills. The book illustrates various ways in which muscular skill is, and might be, acquired by persons of different types of...

"Although it is common to exercise many parts of the body to stay fit, very little attention is paid to exercising the pelvic floor. Perhaps we can prevent ending our lives in diapers if we devote some time to keeping the pelvic floor muscles fit." The...

Mobilizing Knowledge in Physiotherapy: Critical Reflections on Foundations and Practices is a collection of 15 collaboratively written critical essays, by 39 authors from 15 disciplines and seven countries. The book challenges some of the most important...

First published in 1964, Beard's Massage is a classic physical therapy massage text originally authored by Gertrude Beard, a pioneering physical therapist in the 1920s who treated patients using soft tissue massage techniques that remain the basis of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781556432606Author Sharon GiammatteoFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781264268887Author Mark DuttonFormat PaperbackPage Count 688Imprint McGraw-Hill Education / MedicalPublisher McGraw-Hill Education / Medical

Gain an understanding of diseases and disorders to effectively assist the Physical Therapist! Goodman and Fuller's Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 3rd Edition provides a solid background in pathology concepts and how they affect the role...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781264267170Author Mark DuttonFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint McGraw-Hill Education / MedicalPublisher McGraw-Hill Education / Medical

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780323680431Author Catherine H. BalthazarFormat PaperbackPage Count 544Imprint Elsevier - Health Sciences DivisionPublisher Elsevier - Health Sciences...

Up-to-date, must-know coverageBring your understanding of the rapidly evolving world of pharmacological agents and their impact on rehabilitation up to date with the Updated 5th Edition of this groundbreaking reference. An easy-to-understand writing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780323661713Author Robert C. ManskeFormat PaperbackPage Count 672Imprint Elsevier - Health Sciences DivisionPublisher Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Gain the skills you need to accurately measure joint range of motion and muscle length! Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing, 4th Edition provides a comprehensive guide to the techniques and devices used in measuring range of motion for the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781804317792Author Robert KimuraFormat HardbackPage Count 194Imprint Robert KimuraPublisher Robert KimuraWeight(grams) 152g

Start your physical therapy career path on the right foot with Introduction to Physical Therapy, 6th Edition. This comprehensive text offers an insightful and thorough overview of both the profession and the practice of physical therapy, including the...

Improve outcomes through evidence-based therapy. This practical, easy-to-use guide uses a five-step process to show you how to find, appraise, and apply the research in the literature to meet your patient's goals. You'll learn how to develop...

Pain and discomfort related to the spine are extremely common, to the extent that back and neck pain may be considered part of the human condition. In most instances, interventions are not necessary. However, surgery can be required in some situations,...

Long-awaited and expansive update to the classic text by Darlene Hertling, Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders. Combining the latest research with a proven, "how-to" approach, Management of Common Orthopaedic Disorders: Physical Therapy...

Therapeutic Exercise for Physical Therapist Assistants is the first and only textbook that offers the training you need to fulfill your responsibilities as a physical therapist assistant. This book gives you the knowledge and skills to effectively...

Build the skills you need to understand and resolve ethical problems! Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions, 7th Edition provides a solid foundation in ethical theory and concepts, applying these principles to the ethical issues surrounding health...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781719640459Author Carolyn KisnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 312Imprint F. A. Davis CompanyPublisher F. A. Davis Company

The essential book to refer to, whether you're just starting out or about to go on placement or need to look up something for an assessment, the 14th edition of "Tidy's Physiotherapy" is up-to-date and ready to meet the needs of today's...

Help your students understand the full continuum of human movement potential with the Fourth Edition of this rigorous-yet understandable-introductory text on the market. Focusing on the quantitative nature of biomechanics, Biomechanical Basis of...

This best-selling textbook, now in its 7th edition, is the essential resource to foster the self-awareness and communication skills needed by health professionals in providing ethical, compassionate and professional care for their patients.The book...