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New Physical Therapy Books

Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy

Whether your goal is to be a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant, this book's comprehensive content will give you in-depth knowledge on the role of neurologic rehabilitation in the treatment of adults and children with neuromuscular impairments and explores concepts in neuroanatomy, motor control and motor learning, and motor development.

Fundamentals of the Physical Therapy Examination Patient Interview and Tests and Measures

Fundamentals of the Physical Therapy Examination: Patient Interview and Tests & Measures, Second Edition provides physical therapy students and clinicians with the necessary tools to determine what questions to ask and what tests and measures to perform during a patient exam.

Guccione's Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition

Offering a comprehensive look at physical therapy science and practice, Guccione's Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition is a perfect resource for both students and practitioners alike. Year after year, this text is recommended as the primary preparatory resource for the Geriatric Physical Therapy Specialization exam. And this new fourth edition only gets better. Content has been thoroughly revised to keep you up to date on the latest geriatric physical therapy protocols and conditions.

Clinical Education in Physical Therapy: the Evolution from Student to Clinical Instructor and Beyond

Written in adherence with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education's (CAPTE) standards, Clinical Education in Physical Therapy explores the evolution from student to Clinical Instructor (CI) while serving as an essential educational resource for Physical Therapy students. 

The Pocket Atlas of Human Anatomy

A user-friendly guide for students of anatomy and anyone interested in the workings of the human body. This concise, pocket-sized reference guide is a handy, comprehensive reference for students and practitioners of anatomy, massage, physical therapy, chiropractics, medicine, and physiotherapy--or for anyone who would like a quick and well-organized manual of human anatomy. 

Home Exercise Programs for Musculoskeletal and Sports Injuries

Home Exercise Programs for Musculoskeletal and Sports Injuries: The Evidence-Based Guide for Practitioners is designed to assist and guide healthcare professionals in prescribing home exercise programs in an efficient and easy to follow format.

Therapeutic Exercises for Children with Developmental Disabilities

Therapeutic Exercise for Children With Developmental Disabilities has been expanded and updated to include everything a student or professional needs to know when working with children with developmental disabilities.

Foundations of Clinical Research

Here are all the materials you need to take your first steps as evidence-based practitioners - how to use the design, data and analysis of research as the foundation for effective clinical decision making. 

Functional Anatomy, Revised and Updated Version: Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Palpation for Manual Therapists, Enhanced Edition Packaged Companion Website Access Code

With the use of dynamic visuals and kinesthetic exercises, Functional Anatomy, Revised and Updated Version helps readers to explore and understand the body's structures, regions, layer of the body, from bones to ligaments to superficial and deep muscles.

Teaching and Learning in Physical Therapy

Teaching and Learning in Physical Therapy: From Classroom to Clinic, Second Edition is based on the teaching, research, and professional experiences of Drs. Margaret Plack and Maryanne Driscoll, who together have over 60 years of experience.

Sport Therapy for the Shoulder

In Sport Therapy for the Shoulder: Evaluation, Rehabilitation, and Return to Sport, readers will learn about best practices and evidence-based guidelines for assessing and treating patients' shoulder injuries for re-entry into sport.

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