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A comprehensive guide to neurological rehabilitation for physical therapist assistants (PTAs), Umphred’s Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition presents contemporary, evidence-based principles and techniques for examination and intervention for individuals with neurological conditions.Umphred’s Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition addresses a wide variety of pediatric and adult neurological disorders, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and more.Drs. Lazaro and Umphred have updated this classic text to reflect current and emerging trends in physical therapy, including:The role of the PTA in neurocritical careThe role of the PTA in management of clients with lifelong impairments and activity limitationsTechnology in neurorehabilitationAlso included is a new chapter on functional neuroanatomy, which provides the foundational background for understanding the relationship between the structure and function of the nervous system.The Third Edition also features helpful instructor and student resources. Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom.Umphred’s Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition is the definitive resource for any PTA faculty, student, or clinician interested in the physical therapy management of individuals with neurological conditions.

Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant is a textbook that provides PTA educators, students, and practicing clinicians with a guide to the application of therapeutic exercise across the continuum of care.Written by 2 seasoned clinicians with more than 40 years of combined PTA education experience, Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant focuses on developing the learner’s ability to create effective therapeutic exercise programs, as well as to safely and appropriately monitor and progress the patient within the physical therapy plan of care. The content is written in a style conducive to a new learner developing comprehension, while still providing adequate depth as well as access to newer research.Included in Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant are:• Indications, contraindications, and red flags associated with various exercise interventions• Documentation tips• Easy-to-follow tables to aid in understanding comprehensive treatment guidelines across the phases of rehabilitation• Eye on the Research sections throughout the text dedicated to current research and evidence-based practicesAlso included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom, consisting of PowerPoint slides and an Instructor’s Manual (complete with review questions and quizzes).Created specifically to meet the educational needs of PTA students, faculty, and clinicians, Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant is an exceptional, up-to-date guidebook that encompasses the principles of therapeutic science across the entire continuum of care.

Procedures and patient care will be one of the first courses a physical therapist assistant (PTA) student will encounter as they begin their educational career. The foundational material covered in Procedures and Patient Care for the Physical Therapist Assistant includes information about transfers, positioning, vital sign measurement, wheelchair fit and management, assistive devices, and gait. These skills are vital to know as a PTA, regardless of specialization or location of employment.Inside Procedures and Patient Care for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Jennifer Memolo includes objectives, key terms, common abbreviations, and review questions. Also, in each chapter is information adhering to the current best practice and an understanding of red flags a PTA should know and report to supervising physical therapists or other health care providers.This text stands out from others because it is catered specifically to PTA students rather than the generalized health care practitioner. It can be used throughout the student’s education as a reference since all other courses build upon and cycle back to this core information. It can also be utilized even after graduation as preparatory material for the board examination or as a refresher for the practicing clinician.Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom.Procedures and Patient Care for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides core information that the PTA will use and build upon throughout their entire career which is what makes it a suitable text for students, faculty, and clinicians.

The first textbook specifically for physical therapist assistant (PTA) students on physical agent modalities, Therapeutic Agents for the Physical Therapist Assistant is a standout resource that will greatly enhance a PTA curriculum.Therapeutic Agents for the Physical Therapist Assistant focuses on the use and execution of each physical agent, covering thermal, sound-energy, mechanical, electrical, and electromagnetic agents. Tables, graphs, review questions, and photos are included for visual reference and lab practice. Clinical tips and case studies are sprinkled throughout each chapter, along with sample documentation and checklists to follow when documenting a therapeutic modality. Topics include:Thermal agents, including thermotherapy and cryotherapySound-energy modalities, including therapeutic ultrasound and phonophoresisMechanical agents, including hydrotherapy, traction, compression, manual therapy, and soft-tissue mobilizationElectrical agents, including electrotherapyElectromagnetic agents, including shortwave diathermy, low-level laser therapy, infrared light therapy, and ultraviolet lightIncluded with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom, consisting of an Instructor’s Manual and PowerPoint slides.This textbook is perfect for instructors in PTA programs looking for a text on physical modalities and agents that is geared specifically toward their students. This text will equally hold a valuable place on the shelf as an important reference text for PTA students after they enter the field.

A new resource to support and track student development across PTA programs, Entry-Level Skill Checklists for Physical Therapist Assistant Studentsis a visually appealing lab manual that includes entry-level PTA skills in a user-friendly, step-by-step checklist format.Written by seasoned PT and PTA instructor Dr. Terry Larson, Entry-Level Skill Checklists for Physical Therapist Assistant Studentscombines skill and evaluation measures into checklists so instructors may track their students’ progress with ease. The book is meant to follow students throughout their programs of study—from their first lab course to submission at the end of their program. Created to reflect the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education guidelines, Entry-Level Skill Checklists for Physical Therapist Assistant Studentsis the latest entry into SLACK Books’ Core Texts for PTA Education series.What’s included in Entry-Level Skill Checklists for Physical Therapist Assistant Students:Sections on data collection and intervention Checklists following each skill stage to record and evaluate progress Checkboxes for peer evaluation and instructor assessment Comment areas for instructors to provide feedback on development of student abilities Across courses and programs, Entry-Level Skill Checklists for Physical Therapist Assistant Students will help students facilitate self-evaluation and professors gauge and document student progress in any PTA program.

Geriatric Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant recognizes the growing role of the PTA in a variety of heath care settings from acute to home to long-term care settings.Geriatric Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant focuses on the clinically relevant assessment, treatment, and management of the geriatric population. Pathological manifestations commonly seen in the elderly patient are addressed from a systems perspective, as well as a focus on what is seen clinically and how it affects function. Each pathological area covered includes:Screening, assessment, and evaluationTreatment prescriptionGoal settingModification of treatmentAnticipated outcomesPsychosocial, pharmacological, and nutritional elementsThe chapters also include suggested treatment interventions techniques, tips, and options, Pearls that highlight important chapter information, and appendices and study aids. The organization and presentation of the practical, hands-on components of interventions, assessments, and decision-making skills make this a go-to text for the PTA to administer comprehensive geriatric care at each point along the continuum of care.Geriatric Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant is a key text for students and those practicing in geriatric populations.

As the aging population continues to increase, so does the need for a text specific to the specialized care of the elderly patient as it applies to the physical therapist assistant student, faculty, and clinician. Geriatric Rehabilitation: A Textbook for the Physical Therapist Assistant, recognizes the growing role of the PTA in a variety of heath care settings from acute to home to long-term care settings, to name a few.Inside Geriatric Rehabilitation, Dr. Jennifer Bottomley, along with her contributors, focuses on the clinically relevant assessment, treatment, and management of the geriatric population. Pathological manifestations commonly seen in the elderly patient are addressed from a systems perspective, as well as a focus on what is seen clinically and how it affects function. Each pathological area covered includes: • Screening, assessment, and evaluation • Treatment prescription• Goal setting• Modification of treatment• Anticipated outcomes• Psychosocial, pharmacological, and nutritional elementsThe organization and presentation of the practical, hands-on components of interventions, assessments, and decision-making skills make this a go-to text for the PTA to administer comprehensive geriatric care at each point along the continuum of care.Some of the features inside include:• Emphasis on treatment interventions–techniques, tips, and options• Focus on how assessment tools and treatments are applied and modified to benefit the geriatric population, and what the expected outcomes are• Clear and outlined chapter objectives• User-friendly summary tables in the nutritional and pharmacology chapters• Pearls that highlight important chapter information• Appendices and study aidsGeriatric Rehabilitation: A Textbook for the Physical Therapist Assistant answers the call for a text that focuses on the management of geriatric patients across the spectrum of care for the PTA, from students to those practicing in geriatric populations.

The first textbook specifically for physical therapist assistant (PTA) students on physical agent modalities, Therapeutic Agents for the Physical Therapist Assistant is a standout resource that will greatly enhance a PTA curriculum.Therapeutic Agents for the Physical Therapist Assistant focuses on the use and execution of each physical agent, covering thermal, sound-energy, mechanical, electrical, and electromagnetic agents. Tables, graphs, review questions, and photos are included for visual reference and lab practice. Clinical tips and case studies are sprinkled throughout each chapter, along with sample documentation and checklists to follow when documenting a therapeutic modality. Topics include:Thermal agents, including thermotherapy and cryotherapySound-energy modalities, including therapeutic ultrasound and phonophoresisMechanical agents, including hydrotherapy, traction, compression, manual therapy, and soft-tissue mobilizationElectrical agents, including electrotherapyElectromagnetic agents, including shortwave diathermy, low-level laser therapy, infrared light therapy, and ultraviolet lightIncluded with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom, consisting of an Instructor’s Manual and PowerPoint slides.This textbook is perfect for instructors in PTA programs looking for a text on physical modalities and agents that is geared specifically toward their students. This text will equally hold a valuable place on the shelf as an important reference text for PTA students after they enter the field.

Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant is a textbook that provides PTA educators, students, and practicing clinicians with a guide to the application of therapeutic exercise across the continuum of care.Written by 2 seasoned clinicians with more than 40 years of combined PTA education experience, Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant focuses on developing the learner’s ability to create effective therapeutic exercise programs, as well as to safely and appropriately monitor and progress the patient within the physical therapy plan of care. The content is written in a style conducive to a new learner developing comprehension, while still providing adequate depth as well as access to newer research.Included in Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant are:• Indications, contraindications, and red flags associated with various exercise interventions• Documentation tips• Easy-to-follow tables to aid in understanding comprehensive treatment guidelines across the phases of rehabilitation• Eye on the Research sections throughout the text dedicated to current research and evidence-based practicesAlso included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom, consisting of PowerPoint slides and an Instructor’s Manual (complete with review questions and quizzes).Created specifically to meet the educational needs of PTA students, faculty, and clinicians, Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant is an exceptional, up-to-date guidebook that encompasses the principles of therapeutic science across the entire continuum of care.

Complete and accurate documentation is one of the most important skills for a physical therapist assistant to develop and use effectively. The new Third Edition of Documentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistant continues the path of teaching the student and clinician documentation from A to Z. Mia Erickson and Rebecca McKnight have updated this Third Edition to reflect changes in the ever-evolving profession. Newly addressed are the changes in documentation requirements for major payers, changes in the disablement models used, and the increasingly common use of electronic documentation in the physical therapy profession. Features inside the Third Edition:Readers are encouraged to think about disablement and disablement concepts when writing notesHow to document impairments in body structure and function but more importantly activity limitations and participation restrictionDescriptions of the differences in documentation methods using a computer vs paper chartEvidence tied to benefits and challenges of computerized documentationDocumenting the rationale for treatment and the unique skills of the physical therapist assistant in patient managementNew inside the Third Edition:Incorporation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health disablement modelChapter on electronic documentationScreenshot examples of the popular WebPT® electronic medical record platformUpdated chapters on reimbursement and legal issuesAdditional examples for student practice included in each chapterIncluded with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom. Documentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition is the perfect guide for all physical therapist assistant students and clinicians who want to update and refine their knowledge and skills in documentation.

Procedures and patient care will be one of the first courses a physical therapist assistant (PTA) student will encounter as they begin their educational career. The foundational material covered in Procedures and Patient Care for the Physical Therapist Assistant includes information about transfers, positioning, vital sign measurement, wheelchair fit and management, assistive devices, and gait. These skills are vital to know as a PTA, regardless of specialization or location of employment.Inside Procedures and Patient Care for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Jennifer Memolo includes objectives, key terms, common abbreviations, and review questions. Also, in each chapter is information adhering to the current best practice and an understanding of red flags a PTA should know and report to supervising physical therapists or other health care providers.This text stands out from others because it is catered specifically to PTA students rather than the generalized health care practitioner. It can be used throughout the student’s education as a reference since all other courses build upon and cycle back to this core information. It can also be utilized even after graduation as preparatory material for the board examination or as a refresher for the practicing clinician.Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom.Procedures and Patient Care for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides core information that the PTA will use and build upon throughout their entire career which is what makes it a suitable text for students, faculty, and clinicians.

A comprehensive guide to neurological rehabilitation for physical therapist assistants (PTAs), Umphred’s Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition presents contemporary, evidence-based principles and techniques for examination and intervention for individuals with neurological conditions.Umphred’s Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition addresses a wide variety of pediatric and adult neurological disorders, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and more.Drs. Lazaro and Umphred have updated this classic text to reflect current and emerging trends in physical therapy, including:The role of the PTA in neurocritical careThe role of the PTA in management of clients with lifelong impairments and activity limitationsTechnology in neurorehabilitationAlso included is a new chapter on functional neuroanatomy, which provides the foundational background for understanding the relationship between the structure and function of the nervous system.The Third Edition also features helpful instructor and student resources. Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom.Umphred’s Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition is the definitive resource for any PTA faculty, student, or clinician interested in the physical therapy management of individuals with neurological conditions.

Geriatric Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant recognizes the growing role of the PTA in a variety of heath care settings from acute to home to long-term care settings.Geriatric Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant focuses on the clinically relevant assessment, treatment, and management of the geriatric population. Pathological manifestations commonly seen in the elderly patient are addressed from a systems perspective, as well as a focus on what is seen clinically and how it affects function. Each pathological area covered includes:Screening, assessment, and evaluationTreatment prescriptionGoal settingModification of treatmentAnticipated outcomesPsychosocial, pharmacological, and nutritional elementsThe chapters also include suggested treatment interventions techniques, tips, and options, Pearls that highlight important chapter information, and appendices and study aids. The organization and presentation of the practical, hands-on components of interventions, assessments, and decision-making skills make this a go-to text for the PTA to administer comprehensive geriatric care at each point along the continuum of care.Geriatric Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant is a key text for students and those practicing in geriatric populations.