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Understand how a patientâs conditions might affect physical therapy and outcomes so that you can design safe and effective interventions. The only pathology textbook written specifically for physical therapists, Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist, Third Edition, offers guidelines, precautions, and contraindications for interventions with patients who have musculoskeletal or neuromuscular problems as well as other conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or pancreatitis. Learn about the cause of these conditions, the pathogenesis, medical diagnosis and treatment, and most importantly, the special implications for the therapist. In addition to addressing specific diseases and conditions, this text emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention strategies and covers issues with implications for physical therapy management, such as injury, inflammation, and healing; the lymphatic system; and biopsychosocialâspiritual impacts on health care. With this practical and evidence-based text, now enhanced with full-color illustrations and the latest research, youâll know what to factor into your clinical decisions to achieve the best outcomes for your patients.\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncorporates the Medical Model, the Disablement Model, and the ICF Model\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncorporates Preferred Practice Patterns from the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, Second Edition throughout the text \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePresents key information in at-a-glance format that is organized by body system for easy reference\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvides the basic science information and the clinical implications of disease within the rehabilitation process, covering common illnesses and diseases, adverse effects of drugs, organ transplantation, laboratory values, and much more\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFocuses on health promotion and disease prevention throughout\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eâSpecial Implications for the Therapist sections present the most likely practice patterns associated with each disease or disorder and address precautions, contraindications, and considerations specific to PTs. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCurrent information on conditions, medical testing and treatment, and practice models keeps you up-to-date on the latest research findings and recent changes in the field. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCompanion Evolve site provides easy access to articles referenced in the text with links to Medline. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTables and text boxes throughout the text summarize important information and highlight key points. \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e |
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