\u003cp\u003eThe only pathology textbook written specifically for physical therapy, this edition continues to provide practical and easy access to information on specific diseases and conditions as they relate to physical therapy practice. Coverage includes guidelines, precautions, and contraindications for interventions with patients who have musculoskeletal or neuromuscular problems, as well as other medical conditions such as diabetes or heart disease. Logically organized content offers at-a-glance access to essential information on common illnesses, diseases, adverse drug effects, organ transplantation, laboratory values, and more to ensure the most reliable and effective physical therapy for patients.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUp-to-date coverage\u003c/b\u003e with contributions from more than 100 content experts in pathology and physical therapy.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eRevised content throughout\u003c/b\u003e provides the most current information required to be an effective practitioner.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull-color interior design, photos, and illustrations\u003c/b\u003e visually reinforce key concepts.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Therapist's Thoughts\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e offers personal and clinical insights from experienced therapists specializing in cancer, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, womenâs health, lymphedema, psychological problems, and much more.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpecial Implications for the Therapist\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eboxes\u003c/b\u003e provide information and ideas to consider when formulating a plan of care that addresses precautions, contraindications, and best practice specific to physical therapy.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurrent information on conditions, medical testing and treatment, and practice models\u003c/b\u003e keeps students up to date on the latest research findings and recent changes in the field.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey information presented in an at-a-glance format\u003c/b\u003e is organized by body system for easy reference.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasic science information\u003c/b\u003e addresses 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\u003eCoverage includes \u003cb\u003eupdated information on standard precautions.\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeparate chapter addresses \u003cb\u003elaboratory tests and values that are important in physical therapy practice.\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeparate appendix provides \u003cb\u003eguidelines for activity and exercise.\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA focus on health promotion and disease prevention\u003c/b\u003e is featured throughout the text.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e
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