Wellness and Physical Therapy

2010-10-22 Medical

Author : Fair
Release : 2010-10-22
Genre : Medical
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Book Rating : 34X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Wellness and Physical Therapy written by Fair. This book was released on 2010-10-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The focus of Wellness and Physical Therapy will be the application of wellness, particularly fitness wellness, to the practice and profession of physical therapy. The book addresses all items related to wellness in the Normative Model of Physical Therapist Professional Education: Version 2004, the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, and APTA’s Education Strategic Plan. The text consists of foundational knowledge, theoretical models, empirical research and application of material to physical therapy practice. Evidence-based practice is emphasized through a mixed approach of formalist and reader-response. An important text for all physical therapy students! Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.

Prevention Practice

2007 Health promotion

Author : Catherine Rush Thompson
Release : 2007
Genre : Health promotion
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 179/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Prevention Practice written by Catherine Rush Thompson. This book was released on 2007. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The all-encompassingPrevention Practice: A Physical Therapistrsquo;s Guide to Health, Fitness, and Wellnesssuccessfully details the impact health promotion, health protection, and the prevention of illness and disability have on increasing the quality and length of a healthy life for individuals across the lifespan. Dr. Catherine Thompson along with eight contributors, all with diverse backgrounds in physical therapy, rehabilitation, and healthcare, present the fundamental health, fitness, and wellness concepts that are critical for providing preventive care to healthy, impaired, and at-risk populations as outlined in theGuide to Physical Therapist PracticeandHealthy People 2010. Prevention Practiceincludes screening tools for determining risk factors associated with common medical problems as well as resources for implementing prevention practice in clinical and community-based settings, including planning and marketing a prevention practice. Additionally, this unique guide offers suggestions for providing appropriate interventions (consultation, referral, education, resources, and program development). Some topics covered include: bull; Overview of holistic versus traditional medicine bull; A comparison of isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic exercises bull; Comprehensive physical health screening bull; Musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary impairments and developmental disabilities bull; Tips, letters, and ldquo;dorsquo;s and donrsquo;tsrdquo; for providing advocacy to those in need of guidance Perfect for clinicians, students, allied health professionals, rehabilitation specialists, physical medicine specialists, and recreation therapists,Prevention Practiceis a valuable resource for everyone in the areas of health, fitness, and wellness. Additional features: bull; Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance table bull; Lifestyle Behaviors Screening questionnaire bull; Pathology-specific signs and symptoms bull; Womenrsquo;s health issues bull; Risk of injury based upon age, gender, and race bull; Nutrition screening for older adults

Sex Without Pain

2014-02-15 Dyspareunia

Author : Heather Jeffcoat (DPT.)
Release : 2014-02-15
Genre : Dyspareunia
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Book Rating : 086/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Sex Without Pain written by Heather Jeffcoat (DPT.). This book was released on 2014-02-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Wellness and Holistic Physical Therapy, 2nd Edition

2020-10

Author : Sharon Fair
Release : 2020-10
Genre :
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 202/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Wellness and Holistic Physical Therapy, 2nd Edition written by Sharon Fair. This book was released on 2020-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wellness and Holistic Physical Therapy, 2nd edition is 'the' textbook for DPT programs to incorporate into their curriculum to ensure their students meet the wellness-related requirements of CAPTE, APTA's Normative Model of Professional Physical Therapist Education, and APTA's Minimum Required Skills of Entry-Level Physical Therapist Graduates, and are thus perfectly prepared to provide holistic physical therapy to maximize patient outcomes. Wellness and Holistic Physical Therapy, 2nd edition incorporates ATPA Guide's 3.0, Healthy People's Leading Health Indicators, and up to the minute evidence-based information. APTA's Patient/Client Management Model is enhanced with holistic tools such as the Stages of Wellness, Brief Teach, Guided Exploration, and Motivational Education. Research supporting traditional medicines (i.e., tai chi, cupping, acupressure, etc.) and 'forward thinking' concepts such as plant-based nutrition and CBD is explored and applied to the provision of physical therapy. Topics also include 'self-medications' (e.g., smoking and cessation), mental illness comorbidities, gender identity, pelvic health, African-Americans and wellness, self-wellness of physical therapists, and more! An entire chapter is dedicated to holistic physical therapy case scenarios, which can be used for small group assignments. Another chapter focuses on community wellness, and includes several types of community wellness projects. The 'Future is the Internet' chapter introduces tele-health and provides instructions for student creation of a 'holistic physical therapy website.' Woven throughout the textbook are case scenarios, images of mock patients, and lots of color to engage the reader and enhance the learning experience.

The Physical Therapist's Guide to Health Care

1999 Medical

Author : Kathleen A. Curtis
Release : 1999
Genre : Medical
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Book Rating : 789/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Physical Therapist's Guide to Health Care written by Kathleen A. Curtis. This book was released on 1999. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Physical Therapist's Guide to Health Care is the simple, clear approach to understanding health care in today's changing environment. This book provides a strategy based approach to help physical therapists successfully manage change and meet the challenges of clinical practice in common practice settings. This essential text includes an introduction to health care that covers the basics of health care financing, health care reimbursement systems, cost containment strategies and referral services. Important issues covered in this book include trends in acute, subacute, home health care practice, outcomes management and prevention. Chapters include information on health care reimbursement systems and cost containment strategies, time and caseload management, documentation requirements, quality management in physical therapy, and the role of the physical therapist in prevention and wellness. Check out our new website dedicated to The Physical Therapist's Guide to Health Care. This innovative new website presents valuable up-to-date information as it becomes available. You can visit the site at ptguide.slackinc.com Dr. Kathleen A. Curtis is the winner of the “President’s Award of Excellence” for 2005 at California State University, Fresno

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