Physical Therapy Aide: A Worktext
By Roberta C. Weiss
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This work-text provides a basic understanding of the theory and clinical skills necessary to function as an entry-level physical therapy aide in different rehabilitation settings. The therapeutic modality procedures that an aide would perform are presented in a step-by-step format with detailed photos. A variety of review questions test comprehension of the material. Learning activities are provided at the end of each chapter for practical application.
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This work-text provides a basic understanding of the theory and clinical skills necessary to function as an entry-level physical therapy aide in different rehabilitation settings. The therapeutic modality procedures that an aide would perform are presented in a step-by-step format with detailed photos. A variety of review questions test comprehension of the material. Learning activities are provided at the end of each chapter for practical application.
Work-text format prepares learners to become entry-level physical therapy aides
Behavioral objectives and key terms enhance learning and review
Rationales for situational therapeutic treatments
Provides a background in anatomy and physiology as it relates to physical therapy
Table of contents
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY
- Chapter 1: The Profession of Physical Therapy
- Chapter 2: Career Opportunities for the Physical Therapy Aide
- Chapter 3: Ethical and Legal Issues Affecting the Physical Therapy Aide
- Chapter 4: Communicating Effectively
- Chapter 5: Medical Terminology and the Medical Record
SECTION II: ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
- Chapter 6: Administrative Role of the Physical Therapy Aide
SECTION III: SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES
- Chapter 7: Basic Structure and Function of the Human body
- Chapter 8: Applied Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System
SECTION III: MEDICAL DISORDERS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
- Chapter 9: Using Physical Therapy to Treat Common Medical Disorders
SECTION IV: PATIENT PREPARATION
- Chapter 10: Safety in the Working Environment
- Chapter 11: Preparation for Patient Care
- Chapter 12: Turning and Positioning the Patient
- Chapter 13: Transferring the Patient
SECTION V: PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES
- Chapter 14: Assisting with Ambulation and Gait Training
- Chapter 15: Therapeutic Exercises
- Chapter 16: Physical Therapy Agents and Modalities
- Chapter 17: Specialized Clinical Procedures
SECTION VIII: GETTING AND KEEPING A JOB IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
- Chapter 18: Obtaining a Job as a Physical Therapy Aide
- Appendix A: The Human Skeleton
- Appendix B: Major Muscles of the Body
- Appendix C: Procedure Evaluations
- Appendix D: Billing / Insurance Processing Practice Sheets
- Appendix E: Examples of Resumes and Cover Letters
- Appendix F: Practice Evaluation Test
- Glossary
- Index
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