Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral, 5e 5th Edition

Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral, 5e 5th Edition

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by Catherine C. Goodman

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    Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral, 5e  5th Edition

    by Catherine C. Goodman
     

    Following the standards for competency established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) related to conducting a screening examination, Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists, 5th Edition gives you a consistent way to screen for systemic diseases and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems. This comprehensive text centers on a 5-step screening model that covers past medical history, risk factor assessment, clinical presentation, associated signs and symptoms, and review of symptoms for each client.

    • 5-Step screening model for differential diagnosis includes past medical history, risk factor assessment, clinical presentation, associated signs and symptoms, and review of symptoms.
    • Systems-based approach to the physical therapy screening interview provides a consistent way to screen for systemic disease and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems.
    • Three sections of content present material in a logical way that covers:
      • An introduction to the screening process
      • Viscerogenic causes of neuromusculoskeletal pain and dysfunction
      • System origins of neuromusculoskeletal pain and dysfunction
    • Cognitive processing and reasoning orientation approach encourages you to gather and analyze data, pose and solve problems, infer, hypothesize, and make clinical judgments.
    • Case examples and case studies give real-world examples of hot to integrate screening information into the diagnosis process.
    • Screening tools in the book and on the Evolve companion website feature forms and checklists used in professional practice.
    • Introductory information on medical screening concepts set the stage for how screening is presented in the rest of the book.
    • Reference values for common clinical laboratory tests offer easy access to pertinent information references in a screening exam.
    • Red flag histories, risk factors, clinical presentation, signs and symptoms, helpful screening clues, and guidelines for referral bring your attention to the important information a therapist needs to be aware of during the screening process.
    • NEW! Full-color design, photos, and illustrations clearly demonstrate pathologies and processes.
    • NEW and UPDATED! Evolve resources include printable screening tools and checklists, practice test questions, and more to enhance your learning.
    • NEW! Hot topics keep you informed on rehabbing patients in the dawn or more current surgeries.
     

    Product Details

    • Series: Differential Diagnosis In Physical Therapy
    • Paperback: 816 pages
    • Publisher: Saunders; 5 edition (January 31, 2012)
    • Language: English
    • Type : PDF ORIGINAL
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