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A comprehensive intro to the art,science, and practice of physical therapy

With Dutton's Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills, Second Edition, you get complete and well-rounded coverage of the practice of physical therapy (PT). This comprehensive introduction provides the conceptual framework you need to build a solid foundation in PT—including a historical perspective of the profession, an introduction to healthcare policy, and in-depth coverage of evidence-informed practice.

The book describes how movement evolves, how it becomes skilled, and how dysfunction can occur; illustrates the necessary skills you need to successfully practice PT; explains how to development areas of expertise,including how to enhance a patient's function in such tasks as bed mobility,transfers, and gait training; and much more. The author emphasizes both patient and clinician safety through the use of correct body mechanics, application of assistive and safety devices, and infection control procedures.

• Item Weight : 2.85 pounds
• Hardcover : 544 pages
• ISBN-13 : 978-1260457957
• Product dimensions : 8.9 x 0.9 x 11.1 inches
• Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education / Medical; 2nd edition (October 7, 2020)
• Language: : English