Pocket Notes for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Pocket Notes for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Author: Steven B. Skinner
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2012-05-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1449693903

A clinical guide for physical therapist assistant students and practicing physical therapist assistants, Pocket Notes for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Second Edition provides quick, convenient access to information on normal values, assessment techniques, treatment suggestions, pharmacology, and pathology descriptions. New content includes an expansion of gait topics, as well as the inclusion hydrotherapy/aquatic therapy, interferential current, mechanical spinal traction, and microelectrical neuromuscular stimulation. Also, information about balance and breathing activities has been added. With revised and updated information and references throughout, the Second Edition is a praised as a recommended resource for physical therapist assistant students and clinicians.

Ther Ex Notes

Ther Ex Notes
Author: Carolyn Kisner
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2022-10-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1719649235

A Davis’s Notes Title Perfect wherever you are…in class, in clinic, and in practice! Great study tool. “One of my favorite study tools for school! I flip through this in my down time or on breaks to review and it helps so much.”—Brittany C., Online Reviewer Put the information you need at your fingertips with this handy, easy-to-use guide to the proper exercises for your patients. Each joint tab follows a consistent order—general exercises for the specific region, followed by common pathologies and surgeries, with specific interventions for each pathology or surgery. Crystal-clear photographs show you a wealth of different techniques, while a streamlined format makes the information extremely easy to understand. Following Davis’s Notes Series’ signature style, you’ll have write-on/wipe-off pages for note taking, while thumb tabs and a spiral binding help you find what you need. Updated & Revised! All of currency of Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques, 8th Edition by Carolyn Kisner, John Borstad, and Lynn Allen Colby Updated & Revised! Surgical protocols based on new evidence Bulleted tables with a progression of exercises Concise exercise guidelines for selected orthopedic pathologies and operative procedures Exercise interventions for mobility, muscle performance, stability, and balance Over 350 full-color photographs illustrating sequences of exercise for the spine and the extremities And more

Mobilization Notes

Mobilization Notes
Author: Christopher H Wise
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2009-09-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0803624212

Arranged by anatomic region, it provides an overview of functional anatomy and joint kinematics for the spine and extremities. For each mobilization technique, a detailed description of patient and clinician position along with photographs that include force vector arrows and points of stabilization is provided.

Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Author: Steven B. Skinner
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2010-08-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0763771252

Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant is a practical guide to developing the clinical judgment essential to effective patient care. Co-authored by two prominent physical therapy educators, this informative reference addresses a skill that is crucial to the success of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). Designed to integrate decision making into PTA education, it covers the types of decisions that must be made in physical therapy treatment and offers sound guidance on how to make them. Critical thinking questions and treatment activities are included with each chapter to enable students to apply what they’ve learned to real-life situations. This text is a valuable resource for intermediate and post intermediate physical therapist assistant courses. Designed Specifically for PTAs Provides clear guidance on making everyday clinical decisions Covers decision making in the context of major areas of physical therapy Integrates decision making into technical education Provides examples of decisions encountered in patient care

MA Notes

MA Notes
Author: Cindi Brassington
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2020-05-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1719642680

This handy guide provides all the commonly used, but rarely memorized information you need in both the front and back office—from normal lab values and common medical abbreviations to dosage calculations, triage questions, and more.

Ortho Notes

Ortho Notes
Author: Dawn Gulick
Publisher: F. A. Davis Company
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Orthopedic surgery
ISBN: 9780803638242

A Davis's Notes title Put the information you need in class, clinical, and practice at your fingertips with this handy, easy-to-use guide. Each joint tab features subcategories for pathology across the lifespan and addresses medical screening, imaging, mechanism of injury, ROM, strength and functional deficits, and special tests.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant
Author: Steven B. Skinner
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2006-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

A clinical guide for physical therapist assistant students and practicing physical therapist assistants, Pocket Notes For The Physical Therapist Assistant provides quick, convenient access to information on normal values, assessment techniques, treatment suggestions, pharmacology, and pathology descriptions. Features: Normal Values and Assessments Therapeutic Modalities Therapeutic Exercise Gait Pharmacology Common Pathologies Listing of Common Abbreviations

Swift Notes a Visual Reference for the Outpatient Physical Therapist

Swift Notes a Visual Reference for the Outpatient Physical Therapist
Author: Swift Notes Publishing LLC
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578898957

The Swift Notes resource guide was designed by full time outpatient physical therapists to address the individual needs of this profession! Quick resource guides have found their way on to nurse's stations for decades. After noticing a void in the rehab world, we decided to create one. Unlike other products on the market, this resource has vibrant diagrams and clinically pertinent information rather than hundreds of pages of densely written text

Surgical Notes

Surgical Notes
Author: Susan D. Sheets
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2020-09-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1719644713

The OR Survival Guide From aseptic technique to effective communication and everything in between, here’s the on-the-spot guidance you need to succeed in the OR in a pocket-sized, quick reference format. Consult it at the start of your day or between cases to jog your memory and build your confidence. Refresh your knowledge of the essentials of aseptic technique, surgical conscience, anatomy, basic set-up, instruments, and sutures. Be ready for challenging situations with tips for communicating effectively in the OR. Anticipate need and attune your critical thinking to be able to set up your back table and mayo stand quickly and efficiently, count effectively, and communicate well with your team. A Must Have in the OR “This little book is amazing. I’ve only had it a week and I absolutely love it. It has great tips and pointers that I’ve referred to many times throughout my day in the OR as a new nurse. The anatomy, prep and suture pages are my favorite-there is so much information on everything. Anything you write down with [a] pen is erasable as well. I’ve showed my coworkers and many are going to buy it, even the seasoned nurses.”—Kathaleen, Online Reviewer I absolutely love it. It very helpful and i love how... “I’m a CST and this is the pocket book to have on you at all times!!!! I absolutely love it. It very helpful and i love how it breaks it down. So easy to understand.”—Stefany, Online Reviewer Perfect! “Covers the basics. A must for a surgical technologist.”—Online Reviewer

DH Notes

DH Notes
Author: Renee Prajer
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2017-02-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0803658362

A DAVIS’S NOTES BOOK! The perfect chairside reference … in class, clinic, and practice This unique, pocket-sized guide gives your instant access to commonly used clinical practices and procedures integral to comprehensive patient care. Carry it with you wherever you go for quick reference at a moment’s notice. And,its write-on/wipe-off, waterproof pages let you disinfect it according to infection control standards. It’s also perfect for preparing for tests and board exams. See what students are saying about the 1st Edition… Every dental hygiene student needs this chairside guide “This chairside guide is so helpful and thorough. I am in my second semester of hygiene school preparing to see patients for the first time and this manual will help me through those times of need. I highly recommend this book. I think the team that created this guide are genius and understand the challenges of this field, and truly want those who utilize this guide to be knowledgeable and successful.”—A. Diggs Great Investment! “I'm starting to finish up dental hygiene school and I wish I had this little book from the beginning! It' s a great reference for clinic and for boards and I can definitely see myself using it in private practice.”—Michael Burner A huge help! “This book is fantastic! I'm so glad I purchased it! It has everything I need! Great book for any DH student!”—Amanda Landers