Physical Therapy Examination and Assessment

Physical Therapy Examination and Assessment Description

Examination, clinical reasoning, therapeutic interventions, and the therapist-patient relationship all play an inseparable part in the physical therapy process.Physical Therapy and Assessment provides PT students with logical, step-by-step guidance on how to perform examinations, document findings, draw up individual treatment plans, and so help students gain a better understanding of this complex process. Key Features include: More than 350 high-quality color photos and illustrations that accompany detailed assessment descriptionsSpecific guidance on: structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system; joint measurement based on the neutral zero method; testing intra-articular mobility; cardiopulmonary functions; cardiac stress; and exertion assessmentA chapter devoted to pain assessment and management, with access to free patient assessment forms on Thiemes MediaCenterAll first-and second-year physical therapy students will find this book a valuable resource that enriches their learning experience and enables them to successfully examine and evaluate patients.