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Introduction to Physical Therapy,
Edition 7Editors: By Michael A. Pagliarulo, PT, MA, BA, BS, EdD
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08 Aug 2025
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Start your physical therapy career path on the right foot with Introduction to Physical Therapy, 7th Edition. This comprehensive text offers an insightful and thorough overview of both the profession and the practice of physical therapy, including the latest topics and trends in the industry. The first section walks through the key aspects of a career in physical therapy — including the roles of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant, practice settings, the APTA, laws, policies, and regulations. The second section covers the practice of physical therapy — detailing the functions, disorders, and therapies of the major organ systems. The seventh edition features updated chapters on the physical therapist assistant and the American Physical Therapy Association; as well as updated content, references, and coverage of the latest trends in health care. Paired with an abundance of learning aides like learning objectives, chapter outlines, review questions, and more; this highly visual text offers the complete foundation you need to successfully grow your professional knowledge and skills.
Key Features
- NEW! Revised content and up-to-date references throughout the text equip you with the most current coverage of relevant topics for today’s PT and PTA professionals
- UPDATED! The Physical Therapist Assistant, American Physical Therapy Association, and Effective Communication in the Profession of Physical Therapy in the 21st Century chapters feature the latest information and insights
- NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features additional review questions and answers, plus digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
- The latest information on current trends in health care and the profession of physical therapy keeps you current on the latest issues
- Numerous learning aides include chapter outlines, key terms, learning objectives, boxes, tables, summaries, suggested readings, and review questions
- An overview of the profession combined with clinical information gives you a solid foundation in the practice of physical therapy
About the author
By Michael A. Pagliarulo, PT, MA, BA, BS, EdD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Physical Therapy, Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York, USA
PART I Profession
1. The Profession of Physical Therapy: Definition and Development
2. Characteristics and Roles of Physical Therapists
3. The Physical Therapist Assistant
4. American Physical Therapy Association
5. Laws, Regulations, and Policies
6. Financing Health Care and Reimbursement (Payment) in Physical Therapist Practice
7. Effective Communication for Physical Therapists in the 21st Century
PART II Practice
8. Prevention, Health Promotion, and Wellness in Physical Therapist Practice
9. Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions
10. Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Conditions
11. Physical Therapy in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Conditions
12. Physical Therapy for Integumentary Conditions
13. Physical Therapy for Pediatric Conditions
14. Physical Therapy for the Older Adult
1. The Profession of Physical Therapy: Definition and Development
2. Characteristics and Roles of Physical Therapists
3. The Physical Therapist Assistant
4. American Physical Therapy Association
5. Laws, Regulations, and Policies
6. Financing Health Care and Reimbursement (Payment) in Physical Therapist Practice
7. Effective Communication for Physical Therapists in the 21st Century
PART II Practice
8. Prevention, Health Promotion, and Wellness in Physical Therapist Practice
9. Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions
10. Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Conditions
11. Physical Therapy in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Conditions
12. Physical Therapy for Integumentary Conditions
13. Physical Therapy for Pediatric Conditions
14. Physical Therapy for the Older Adult
ISBN:
9780443127915
Page Count:
352
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