Main description:

Equip yourself for success with the only book designed specifically to prepare you for a career as a physical therapy aide. Physical Therapy Aide:A Worktext, 4E provides a clear understanding of the theory and clinical skills most important for an entry-level physical therapy aide within today's varied rehabilitation settings. The workbook uses an engaging, step-by-step approach with vivid detailed photos to introduce the therapeutic modality procedures that an aide performs. This new edition incorporates the most current standards, latest terminology, and leading practices in the field. Review questions help test comprehension while learning activities at the end of each chapter emphasize practical application. Sample resumes, cover letters, and useful career insights provide valuable resources for landing your own job as a Physical Therapy Aide.

Contents:

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY. 1. The Profession of Physical Therapy. 2. Career Opportunities for the Physical Therapy Aide. 3. Ethical and Legal Issues Affecting the Physical Therapy Aide. 4. Medical Terminology. 5. Communicating Effectively. 6. Administrative Role of the Physical Therapy Aide. SECTION II: SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES. 7. Basic Structure and Function of the Human Body. 8. Applied Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System. SECTION III: MEDICAL DISORDERS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY. 9. Assisting with the use of Physical Therapy to Treat Common Medical Disorders. SECTION IV: PATIENT PREPARATION. 10. Safety in the Working Environment. 11. Preparation for Patient Care. 12. Turning and Positioning the Patient. 13. Transferring the Patient. SECTION V: PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES. 14. Assisting with Ambulation and Gait Training. 15. Therapeutic Exercises. 16. Physical Therapy Agents and Modalities. 17. Specialized Clinical Procedures. SECTION VI: CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB-SEEKING SKILLS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY. Chapter 18: Career Skills and the Physical Therapy Aide. Appendix A: The Human Skeleton. Appendix B: Major Muscles of the Body. Appendix C: Procedure Evaluations. Appendix D: Practice Evaluation Test. Appendix E: Examples of Resumes and Cover Letters. Appendix F: Sample Physical Therapy Aide Program. Appendix G: Physical Therapy Aide Occupational Profile. Glossary. Index.