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The new standard in fitness books, featuring hundreds of at-home stretches and exercises. At last, the first complete, fully illustrated compium of stretching and exercises for every part of the body, backed by the experience and medical and scientific authority of the American Physical Therapy Association. Each exercise in the book has been prepared and reviewed by a special editorial board, chaired by Dr. Marilyn Moffat, president emeritus of the APTA, and widely considered to be the preeminent expert in the field.

Broken down into three major sections, the book first offers illustrated descriptions of the structure and mechanics of each major body part, explaining what can go wrong and how to properly care for that area. A middle section provides general information on posture, body mechanics, weight control, aerobic conditioning, and maintenance programs. Each chapter references the main part of the book, the catalog of exercises.
Amazon.com Review
Whether you've been injured or want to avoid injury, theAmerican Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Repair andMaintenance can help you. Part 1 is the first place to go ifyou've been hurt. It presents nine common injury sites--back, neck,jaw, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, hip, knee, and ankle andfoot--describing the anatomy and function of that area of the body,what can go wrong, and what to do if you experience pain or injurythere. Part 2 explains how to avoid injury through proper posture,gait, body mechanics (how we use our bodies in daily activities), bodyweight, and footwear. You also get a program of beginning strengthtraining and stretching, plus tips for avoiding injuries in sports,exercise activities, and in the workplace. Part 3 presents 200 clearlyillustrated exercises for strength (beginning level) and flexibilitythat can be done at home. Some require dumbbells or ankle weights;most need no equipment. Many are done seated or lying down, so even ifyou haven't fully recovered, you can start to rehabilitate those areasthat are ready. The illustrations are line drawings, large enough sothat you can learn the exercises easily with the book open on thefloor. This book is practical and helpful--don't wait until you gethurt to read it. --Joan Price ... Read more

Customer Reviews (23)

review
Greatbook for the everyday person. For a therapist, it lacks in-dept description of pathologies. But the book does mention this. For the eveyday user, it is a wonderful book that describes some of the major pathologies (injuries) and how to deal with them through exercise.

Physical Therapy Book for Everyone
This is the best physical therapy book for laymen I have ever used. There are hundreds of exercises and stretches in the book. Discussions on major parts of the body are well written and very easy to understand. A book for everyone. Buy it, you will like and enjoy the book.

Worked for Me!
I had a very frightening experience with a physical therapist and was unwilling to return for needed therapy following a broken wrist.I used this book to devise my own recovery program.I know that this is not the recommended way to recover, but, at the time, it was this or nothing.It worked for me.I stuck to the exercises and my hand and wrist are fine now.

Fill in the Blanks in Your Exercise Program, 8/29/10
I find this book to be an excellent supplement to fill in the blanks in my program. I was stabilizing my knees with Seated Knee Extensions with weights. As I increased the weight,muscles in the front of my hip started to hurt. I tried the Seated Hip Flexion in The Body Maintenance and Repair book and the pain disappeared.

After isometric exercises gave me enough strength to do partial curlups, I found my arthritic shoulder hurting because of the arm positions in the books I was following. The Body Maintenance and Repair book showed that curlups (crunches) could be done with arms at your sides.

Part I tells how various joints of the body work. Part II covers many things you need to know in daily living. But for me the exercises in Part III are the heart of the the book.

In summary, by clearly illustrating and giving detailed directions for a wide variety of exercises, The Body Maintenance and Repair book has provided a very useful supplement for my exercise program.

Body repair manual
This is a good basic book and a good place to start if you have any kind of musculoskeletal aches and pains. The book is organized by body part (for example, the ankle, the elbow) and tells you how the area works, what can go wrong with it, and how to take care of it. The book ends with lots of exercises for each body part, which are clearly illustrated. A great first place to start if you have any nagging problems you'd like to try and get rid of, I think most readers will find it very helpful. Also notable is their other book, Age Defying Fitness: Making the Most of Your Body for the Rest of Your Life. ... Read more

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Part of the popular Secrets series, this helpful reference presents basic physical therapy concepts and then introduces different healing modalities, specialties and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as shoulders and extremities. Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools for physical therapists such as radiology. Each chapter features concise information that includes the author’s tips, memory aids and "secrets." Bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations provide a quick review of the specific topic discussed. The information is entirely evidence-based, outcome based and up-to-date. * All chapters provide an emphasis on outcome studies and evidence-based practice and include the latest research for the concepts presented. * Numerous charts, table and algorithms summarize and visually portray concepts covered in the chapters to provide additional information for clinical decision making. * Chapters are written by well-known contributors, including some of the best-known physical therapists practicing in the field today. * Provides important information on topics covered in the orthopedic specialty exam. * Includes detailed information relevant to making an accurate shoulder assessment as well as the most common shoulder disorders. ... Read more

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Great book.The best orthopedic resource I have purchased.
I bought this book as a review for the orthopedic specialty exam in physical therapy and have been thoroughly impressed!The book is evidence-based and is written in an easy to read question and answer format.I highly recommend this book for any orthopedic physical therapist, chiropractor or MD/DO.I believe this book will soon become your default resource for orthopedic rehabilitation.

good for overall review, not so good for looking up specific info
I bought this book in preparation for my OCS exam.It is a good overall review book, but some of the "answers" don't contain the background info necessary to really understand the author's meaning.It would be difficult to look up specific information if I had a single question.

Good book
Very useful book to prepare for state boards. Well organized and covers many areas of orthopoedic PT.

Awesome
I bought this book in preparation for my board exam and absolutely LOVE it.It briefly covers nearly everything you want to know about ortho PT.

Orthopaedic PT Secrets
The product will help me and my friends through our review forpt boards..it's a great supplementary! ... Read more

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This comprehensive text provides a thorough and realistic overview of both the profession and the practice of physical therapy. The first half of the book introduces readers to key aspects of a career in physical therapy, such as physical therapy roles, practice settings, the APTA, and laws, policies, and regulations. The second half describes the practice of physical therapy, detailing the functions, disorders, and therapies of the major organ systems. Visually appealing, this text includes both classic photos that illustrate the history of the profession, as well as practical photos that demonstrate current physical therapy procedures. * This is the only introductory textbook to include an overview of both the profession and the clinical practice of physical therapy and physical therapy assisting. * Each chapter offers helpful learning tools, including a chapter outline, key terms, learning objectives, questions to ask, boxes, tables, summaries and up to date references, suggested readings, and review questions. * Features the latest information on current trends in health care and the profession of physical therapy such as laws and regulations, reimbursement, the roles of the PTA and PT, new terminology, and key concepts. ... Read more

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are you kidding me!
I ordered this book, and I have this class in less than two days, and guess what...no first chapter!How can I get sold a book without the entire first 30 pages attached.I can see where the pages were ripped out of the binding.Are you kidding me! Thanks for completely unsatisfying me. ... Read more

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Used as both a core textbook in PT programs and as a clinical reference, Physical Therapy for Children, 3rd Edition, provides the essential information needed by PTs, both student and professional, when working with children. Like the previous bestselling editions, the 3rd edition follows the practice pattern categories of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and presents evidence-based coverage of treatment in a convenient and concise format. Users will discover that the new edition features more case studies, revised chapters with additional information, a DVD-ROM with video clips, as well as a three-tiered website with resources for instructors, students, and clinicians.

• Presents broad coverage of all potential practice situations including information on unique practice settings and medicolegal information
• Emphasizes an evidence-based approach that incorporates the latest research
• Follows the practice pattern guidelines of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2 Edition which sets the standard for physical therapy practice
• Features an entire section on the basics of pediatrics, which includes essential coverage of normal development, motor control, motor learning, and a framework for decision making
• Includes extensive information on clinical management featuring practical applications for clinicians

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Excellent customer service.
Bought this book from s_r_books. Initial post was delivered to wrong address. Informed the seller and they shipped a second book immediately by priority post. Received both books the same day and returned one book back. Excellent buyer.

PT textbook
I received the textbook within the week that I ordered it, and I used standard shipping. So that was awesome.Also, the book was in the exact condition as it was described.This seller did really well.Thanks so much.

Classic reference for pediatric PT
My peds teacher recommended this book and it is awesome.The authors do a very comprehensive look at the literature and quality studies.I have found it very useful in deciding treatment and management courses as well as staging children when they come in in different levels/phases of their particular problems.It is also good in that it can be a starting point for additional research.

Pediatric PT
Product came as it was described-- like new. I was happy with it and it came in a very timely manner.

Great Textbook!
Campbell and the others are great authors, the textbook is easy to read and contains excellent information in an logical and beneficial format. ... Read more

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Kaplan’s National Physical Therapy Exam features:

• In-depth review of key content areas
• 2 full-length practice tests
• Diagnostic test to target areas for score improvement
• Detailed answer explanations
• Practice quizzes covering key concepts
• Essential terminology defined in context
• Appendixes with helpful job search information

Customer Reviews (6)

Fair
Very concise book, best used in conjunction with a more descriptive book e.g. O'Sullivan.
Helpful mini tests with each chapter to highlight areas to concentrate study; although be aware that the letter given for the correct answer isn't always the correct answer (the descriptions of which answers are correct are right,just not always the corresponding letter).
The full length practice tests were helpful although I would have preferred them to be computer based to more simulate the real exam.
Overall a handy book that is recommended if you are looking for a book that doesn't go into too much detail as good for key point learning.

Leather-bound would have been nice
This is an excellent tool to review a large body of material. It is concise and easy to get through. For some, it may lack detail. For me it was ideal, as it gave just enough information without dragging on. Also, it is very reasonably priced in comparison to some of the others.

Kaplan Is The King of Testing Review
Kaplan Is The King of Testing Review

We are, in addition to being event planners, also recruiters of foreign educated medical professionals.We have recruited physical therapists for over 13-years.We have used the Kaplan Physical Therapist Exam Guide for preparing our foreign educated physical therapists for their National Physical Therapist Examination.We have used the Kaplan Physical Therapist Exam Guide for testing review by 85 foreign educated physical therapists.As a result of the Kaplan review, 70-passed on the first testing and the remaining 15 passed on the retake.While this pass rate of course made our PTs happy, it made us and our employer clients delirious!

Minimal Academic Review
The book does not provide the necessary academic review.The questions were useful to review some content, but lacked depth.The price made the book a reasonable value.

Go with O'Sullivan instead
I bought this book because the price was right and because the Kaplan brand is almost always worth checking out.Unfortunately, the material is not very good.

As a review text, it is inadequate.It has a few tables and it discusses a few bullet points about relevant NPTE concepts, but the information provided is not complete enough as a standalone text.(As an example of this.. when you review "correct" answers in their answer key, explanations of correct answers are justified by references to other PT texts).

As a text for test questions, it is also inadequate.There aren't enough questions and the questions they do have are generally straightforward.This text has 500 pages, but 200 of the pages are alloted to the TWO practice tests.That's an example of how little content is provided in this text.

My recommendations?

Skip this one.There are far more useful alternatives.If you need a good review text, O'Sullivan's NPTE review and study guide (available on [...]) is far more comprehensive, but it is a dry read.I hear that Giles' "PT Exam" text is an easier read, but that its test questions are easier. ... Read more

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This basic handbook on how to start up a private physical therapy practice is a hands-on guide for any physical therapist who is contemplating or preparing to go out on his/her own. Starting and Managing Your Own Physical Therapy Practice is a one-of-a-kind guide that offers insight into the how’s, what’s, and where’s of private business and gives the practitioner enough information and insight to veer him/her in the proper direction. This book is a guide map, a tool developed to open your eyes to what is necessary to open and run your own, successful practice. Insights and ideas are taken from the author’s twenty plus years of professional and business practice in many venues from large hospital facilities and corporate therapy groups to private practice enterprises.

Includes coverage on the following topics: banking relationships, securing advisors, costs, medicare, marketing, advertising and promotion, and coding. It also contains an extensive appendices that includes sample financial statements, income statements, cash flow statements, fee schedules, and payment policies.

From the Foreword:

"In an extremely organized approach and with the inclusion of many practical resources available through the web and many sample forms, the author has managed to present a great deal of material in easily understandable ways. Wasted hours and many mistakes will be avoided by using this book as a personal private practice mentorship."

-- Marilyn Moffat, PT, PhD, FAPTA, CSCS
Professor, Physical Therapy Department
New York University ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

EXCELLENT BOOK!
I am in the midst of starting my own PT practice.I had a few questions about insurance, and a few other particulars about starting this type of company.This book was very helpful, very informative, and gave a lot of references of where to go to get information.I read other reviews saying it wasn't a good "marketing" book, or the book seemed like the author was trying to talk you out of openning your own PT practice, but its not a marketing book and the author is just preparing you for possible pit-falls of the business. Excellent book if you are thinking of starting your own PT practice, I got a lot of valuable info out of it!!

Excellent Resource!
This is an excellent resource in starting your own practice.I am using it for a project, but I would highly recommend it.It has some great practical ideas and suggestions.

The most reliable road map for physical therapy entrepreneurs
Don't read this book if your physical therapy practice is already profitable and is steadily growing or if you can allocate over fifty thousand hours to gain practical experience and earn both a doctorate in physical therapy and an MBA.

Esterson's combined experience and education position him as an ideal mentor for any physical therapy entrepreneur. The book's 15 chapters cover everything you need to know to start and grow your own practice, from testing your motivation and personal attitude, to selection of name and corporate type, to budget analysis, to managing business bank account, to writing a winning business plan, to building your management team, to selecting the best location, space, and equipment, to medical billing, to marketing your practice to patients and doctors, to working with managed care payers, to compliant and audit-safe coding, to hiring and managing employees, and measuring your success. Over 40 pages of various forms make a useful addition to this most reliable road map for physical therapyentrepreneurs.

Yuval Lirov, Practicing Profitability - Billing Network Effect for Revenue Cycle Control in Healthcare Clinics and Chiropractic Offices: Collections, Audit Risk, SOAP Notes, Scheduling, Care Plans, and Coding

Use this book for creating a business plan
I purchased this book for the intent of helping me write a business plan.The book is quite useful for the purpose of starting a physical therapy business.It contains helpful service benchmarks and loads of patient forms and examples of important documents needed in preparing your business plan.I would not recommend the book if you're interested in management tips; it is geared primarily for start-ups or new businesses.Very well written and easy to understand.

authors motive??
Since I had recently opened my own practice, I thought the book would give insight on where to market and some tools needed for marketing and just tips on how to efficiently run an outpatient clinic.I found this book to be not so helpful,it seemed as if the author wanted to steer anyone away from having their own practice and a lot of the reading was very vague, so... purchase at your own risk ... Read more

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Uniquely balanced in its coverage of cardiac and pulmonary systems in health and dysfunction, this student-friendly text includes a new holistic perspective on providing care. Based on the latest scientific literature and research, the text sets the foundation with strong A&P, assessment and intervention coverage. The focus of the rehabilitation section is on the patient, detailing therapy guidelines for patients with acute, chronic and critical care conditions, while also addressing special patient population, such as pediatrics and the elderly. The fourth edition expands its coverage of secondary conditions and has additional content on health care trends related to evidence-based management to promote cost-effective management. The concept of oxygen transport is interwoven throughout.

• Integrates real-life, clinical cases within the textbook to enable the reader to apply concepts covered in the chapter.
• Content covers the spectrum from acute to long-term conditions.
• Covers secondary cardiovascular/cardiopulmonary conditions as well as primary conditions.
• Special topics are highlighted at the end to keep abreast of new directions and initiatives in the specialty.
• Focuses on evidence-based medicine to bridge the gap between the importance of research to reimbursement.
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• Evolve Learning Resources Website includes an Electronic Image Collection with all the images from the book for instructors. For students, a Clinical Case Study Guide provides additional cases to develop problem-solving and clinical reasoning skills.

Customer Reviews (2)

Cardio-Pulm Review
The book came in a timely fashion and in the condition described. I was pleased with my purchase.

PT Book
Well written book, provides introductory material as well as follow-on subjects. Used for a summer term, fast paced, but usable. ... Read more

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The Second Edition of this text takes readers through the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiac and pulmonary systems, and covers assessment and treatment of cardiopulmonary disorders. It features new chapters on cardiac pulmonary transplantation and acute care. Certified clinical specialists have collaborated to create this reference source. ... Read more

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Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
After ordering it, the package got lost in the mail.However, after a quick phone call to Amazon, they were to ship me a new book and were able to ship it overnight.So, I am very satisifed by the way Amazon handle the situation.

You have to know it
This book gives much background information, in great detail. I do not recommend it for people who want to gain basic undstanding of cardiopulmonary therapy, unless you are really trying to become perfect at it.Good book but very detailed; almost too much information. ... Read more

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Wellness is increasingly becoming an important part of physical therapy curriculums and practice. The focus of Wellness and Physical Therapy is the application of wellness to the practice and profession of physical therapy. This one-of-a-kind textbook addresses wellness within the realm of the Normative Model of Physical Therapist Professional Education: Version 2004, and CAPTE. 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. Wellness and Physical Therapy is the first text to appreciate the importance of incorporating wellness into physical therapy. Complete with chapter objectives and useful appendices and resources, this is an important text for all physical therapy students! ... Read more

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Guide to Evidence-Based Physical Therapist Practice, Second Edition provides readers with the information and tools needed to appreciate the philosophy, history, and value of evidence-based practice, understand what constitutes evidence, search efficiently for applicable evidence in the literature, evaluate the findings in the literature, and integrate the evidence with clinical judgement and individual patient preferences and values. This unique handbook marries the best elements of multiple texts into a single accessible guide.The Second Edition has been updated throughout with new references and expanded information on key topics. There are two new chapters: Appraising Evidence about Clinical Prediction Rules and Appraising Evidence about Self-report Outcomes Measures. The new edition is divided into four sections that break down the research process, this user-friendly text also includes key terms, learning objectives, exercises, diagrams and worksheets, and useful appendices. This is a comprehensive resource no physical therapist or student should be without.Updates to the Second Edition: New chapter on Appraising Evidence About Clinical Prediction Rules;Chapter 10 is expanded to help readers understand the differences in critiquing evidence about diagnostic tests v. evidence about clinical measures;Chapter 13 is split into two chapters Appraisal of Evidence About Outcomes Research and Appraisal of Evidence About Self-Report Outcomes Measures;Additional patient case examples in Chapter 18: Putting it All Together (Chapter 15 in the 1st edition); Revised worksheets for easier documentation of findings during evidence appraisal process;Updated information and screen shots for data base search engines ... Read more

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Bang for your student loan buck!
This is a great reference.I've used it for each research assignment I've had while in my DPT program.The book is very well organized.Each of the 16 chapters contains objectives, chapter terms, an introduction, core content, a chapter summary, and review questions.The index is also very comprehensive.The author's presentation of the content is excellent.She is able to covey dry content with the utmost clarity.I wouldn't recommend trying to read this book like a novel, but it acts as a very user friendly reference.Whether your goal is to the the "Grand-Pooh-Ba" of Evidence-Based Practice or to just be able to hold your own when it comes to p-values, this text is a worthwhile investment.

Excellent EBPT book.
This is an excellent and easy to understand EBP book for physical therapists. I highly recommend this as a reference book. If you are planning to incorporate EBP in your practice, you should have this in your book shelf. It will help you understand the stats in all the journal articles and how it applies to clinical practice. ... Read more

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Provide the best care for your patients by improving your technical and decision-making skills with this all-inclusive text. From basic sciences to detailed information on specific technologies and surgeries, this comprehensive resource has the content you need to expand your expertise in the treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction. This 4th edition includes updated, revised, and new chapters to ensure you have the most helpful and clinically relevant information available.

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The most comprehensive book on therapeutic modalities

A Doody's Core Title!

Provides a theoretically based but practically oriented guide to the use of therapeutic modalities. Perfect for the required course in the Physical Therapy curriculum or as a clinical reference, the text features extensive use of case studies, laboratory activities, and a renown illustration program.

Customer Reviews (2)

Does the job
It is an ok book. I wish it had color pictures. It explains all the modalities used in therapy. I wish they has more concise tables summing up the parameter but it doesthe job.

Great Condition
This book was shipped quickly and was in excellent condition. I would buy from them again! ... Read more

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Satisfied
The book came in faster than I expected.Book was in great condition.Good way to save $ on school books.

Very Good
Shipping was very quick and book was in the same condition as was listed.Overall no complaints and very good company.

Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction
Excellent resource for the new OT, or an OT like myself who worked in adult rehab years ago, but who has spent the past 10 years in pediatrics and is considering switching to adult rehab. Even the experienced therapist will find a wealth of useful information on all areas of physical rehabilitation.

Superior Book
Ordering this book was extremely easy. I was a little hesitant at first to order but, I recieved the book within a week. Although the book was used it looked completely new with no damage.

Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction by Mary Vining Radomski
Excellent delivery and well worth for the money very good presentation will deal again highly recommended ... Read more

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Physical Therapist Assistant Exam is an essential resource for individuals preparing to take the National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination (NPTAE). This exam review guide and online practice test have been developed based upon the latest NPTAE content and format to maximize test readiness. Focusing on test items related specifically to licensure, the book covers a broad array of content, in detail, through a diverse set of sample test questions. The review begins with a chapter on how to prepare for the NPTAE and follows with the content specific chapters which enable test takers to focus on the subject areas where they need improvement. ... Read more

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Contemporary management and intervention models for children with special health care needs and disabilities have evolved to match the rapid changes in peidatric service delivery. ... Read more

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peds PT text
I bought this book as a requirement for my peds course in PT school.I didn't find the book to be very well with my course, as I didn't feel they connected well.This may be the fault of the professors.It did not provide enough detail about exam/interventions, as well as development, as our course did.I wasn't able to supplement my notes well with it, so it remained on my bookshelf most of the semester. ... Read more

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With over 1,200 multiple choice review questions written to parallel the content and format of the National Physical Therapy Board Examination (NPTE), Saunders' Q&A Review for the Physical Therapy Board Examination provides more NPTE practice than any other review resource available. Strengthen your understanding of core principles across the full spectrum of physical therapy practice with comprehensive exam practice from specialty experts. Plus, an accompanying CD with all 1,200 questions enables you to generate an unlimited number of randomized practice tests to simulate the actual board examination and strengthen your test-taking confidence.

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exam book
This book is as close to the exam quetions as it gets. The only thing it doesn't have is questions with images. Overall a good book and good cd comes with it. ... Read more

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Good overivew of most aspects of manangement in PT setting
Recommended for graduate students as general reference.Chapters on structures of health care in US vs. other countries relevant to current political controversies. Marketing is very general in format and content.Reader would benefit from other sources on marketing strategies for further tangible plans.

BUY IT!!!!!
This is a must have for any Physical Therapy student or licensed PT. I own 3 Physical Therapy practices and it has helped me to improve all aspects of business.
Simple and relevant.

Great Administrative Insight
This text provides the working foundations for all professional physical therapists into the world of administration. This text gives a wonderful covering of the entire spectrum of issues that may be addresses for the PTmanager and serves as a great introductory element! ... Read more

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Written by a leading expert in the field, this comprehensive reference text enables users to properly screen for medical disease to make an informed diagnosis. The goal of this proven text is to teach the Physical Therapist how to determine if the patient has a true neuromuscular or musculoskeletal problem and to determine the specific dysfunction or impairment. Now with a new title that reflects a better understanding of the screening process as the first step in making a diagnosis, this text provides students, physical therapy clinicians and physical therapist assistants with a step-by-step approach to client evaluation, which follows the standards of competency established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) related to conducting a screening examination.

• A systems-based approach to differential screening and diagnosis make it easy for Physical Therapists to find information and understand it in light of other systems issues.
• CD-ROM with screening tools provides Physical Therapists with forms and checklists they can use in the clinical setting.
• Case studies provide real-world examples.

Customer Reviews (7)

A good reference
I took this course over a year ago as part of a tDPT program. I have mixed feelings about the textbook. I liked the comprehensiveness of the chapters to cover all systems. I like especially the detailed screens for each area which are very useful when I see a red flag that I am not commonly treating (ex. GI problems). I really appreciated the fetal development explanations for visceral pain radiating to musculoskeletal areas such as the shoulder and back. This book has certainly enhanced my evaluation skills. But I was surprised at the lack of good scientific referencing in the book. I think Boissinault makes a stronger textbook.

wow
to all physical therapist out there doing reviews for pt test.. this is the book!!!

Health Science Library Editor's Recommendation
This is an excellent text however we recommend Physical Signs in Medicine and Surgery: An Atlas of Rare, Lost and Forgotten Physical Signs as it is the most comprehensive resource available for practitioners and students in the clinical fields. Whether you are studying medicine, dentistry, nursing, or veterinary science the answers to even the most difficult diagnosis are in this Atlas. After you begin to use it, it can replace a half dozen books that cover physical signs. This awesome clinical text and a scut monkey house manual are all you will need for even the toughest residency and you will continue to reference it for years into the future. It is the - Must Have Book - for learning differential diagnosis.

Differential Diagnosis for PT's: Screening for Referral 4th edition
The most significant improvement from a previous edition.With approximately 300 additional pages of clinically useful and peer reviewed material, this is a must have for PT's moving our profession forward.

Very comprehensive book!
I used it while working on my doctorate.There were books that I sold after I was done with them, but this is certainly one that I kept and use frequently.The format is easy to read and there are a variety of helpful case studies.I strongly recommend it. ... Read more