Introduction to Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant
by Jahangir Moini, Casey Chaney
A practical textbook covering normal body structures, pathologies, and PTA-specific considerations with summaries, review questions, and case studies.
About This Book
Chapters describe normal body structures and functions, followed by pathologies.
For each pathology, information is organized into headings that include pathophysiology, incidence, etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
The Role of the PTA boxes in each chapter highlight how PTAs will encounter these pathologies in real-world settings.
Considerations for the PTA boxes impart critical, supplemental information that is assistive in the day-to-day work of the PTA.
Chapters conclude with a concise summary, review questions, case studies with critical thinking questions, and pertinent websites for additional review.
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