Physical therapist's clinical companion

Content: Cover
 copyright
 Editor
 Foreword
 contents
 Chapter 1 General assessment: Reviewing the techniques
 Chapter 2 Signs and symptoms: Evaluating their significance
 Chapter 3 Outcome measurement: Documenting the path to recovery
 Chapter 4 Diagnostic tests: Findings and implications
 Chapter 5 Understanding rhythm strips: Tracing cardiac function
 Chapter 6 Common disorders: Responding to patient needs
 Chapter 7 Traumatic injury: Restoring function without complications
 Chapter 8 Cardiac rehabilitation: Increasing endurance
 Chapter 9 Therapeutic exercise: Restoring strength and flexibility Chapter 10 Gait problems: Assessing and interveningChapter 11 Prostheses and orthoses: Ensuring fit and function
 Chapter 12 Wheelchair fit Matching the patient\'s needs
 Chapter 13 Common modalities Focusing physical energy on healing
 Chapter 14 Wound care Managing the healing process
 Chapter 15 Medications Augmenting physical therapies
 Appendix A: Guide to skeletal muscles
 Appendix B: Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act
 Appendix C: English-Spanish words and phrases
 Appendix D: Common abbreviations and acronyms
 Selected references
 Index