Introduction to Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant - Couverture souple

Moini, Jahangir; Chaney, Casey

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1284179362 ISBN 13 : 9781284179361

Editeur : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2020

Synopsis

Introduction to Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Second Edition offers an introduction to pathology for students enrolled in physical therapist assistant (PTA) programs, effectively reviewing pathological states and conditions that every PTA should understand when working with patients. This text begins by introducing students to the underlying concepts of health and disease before delving into infection, inflammation, and repair. The core of the book explores the pathology of the body systems, followed by a consideration of environmental hazards and considerations for special populations. Chapters describe normal body structures and functions, followed by pathologies. For each pathology, information is organized into headings that include pathophysiology, incidence, etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis The Role of the PTA boxes in each chapter highlight how PTAs will encounter these pathologies in real-world settings Considerations for the PTA boxes impart critical, supplemental information that is assistive in the day-to-day work of the PTA Chapters conclude with a concise summary, review questions, case studies with critical thinking questions, and pertinent websites for additional review Pathophysiology for the PTA Introduction to Pathology Pathological Conditions Fundamentals for PTA/Kinesiology/Pathophysiology (c) 2021 682 pages

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Dr. Moini is currently a Professor at Eastern Florida State College. Dr. Moini was assistant professor at Tehran University School of Medicine for nine years teaching medical and allied health students. The author was also a professor and former director (for 15 years) of allied health programs at Everest University.' As a physician and instructor for the past 35 years, Dr. Moini established several new programs for allied health.Dr. Moini is actively involved in teaching and helping students to prepare for service in various health professions. He worked with the Brevard County Health Department as a health educator consultant for 18 years, offering continuing education courses to keep health professional up to date on the latest developments related to pharmacology, medication errors, immunizations, and other important topics. He has been an internationally-published author of various allied health books since 1999.'

Casey Chaney was an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy Education at Western University in Pomona, California, but is now retired. Dr. Chaney is a boardcertified Orthopedic Specialist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.' Dr. Chaney's other research interests include the effects of graduate school on students' health, use of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, and dynamic neuromuscular stabilization in patients with chronic disease.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1284179362
• ISBN 13: 9781284179361
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 682
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible