Pediatrics for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Pediatrics for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 2nd Edition, provides comprehensive knowledge and skills for treating and managing pediatric conditions. It covers child development, assessment tools, intervention principles, neurologic and muscular disorders, congenital disorders, limb deficiencies, and sports injuries. The book includes six new chapters, Movement Systems Analysis for pediatrics, and case studies with WHO model format and movement systems analysis. The eBook version is included with print purchase, allowing access to all text, figures, and references, with search, customization, notes, highlights, and read-aloud features.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Pediatrics for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide that provides the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the classroom and clinical practice. The text covers a wide range of topics, including child development, assessment tools, intervention principles, neurologic and muscular disorders, and congenital disorders such as Down Syndrome. It also includes six new chapters, including a chapter introducing Movement Systems Analysis for pediatrics. The book is written by a team of expert contributors led by PT clinician/educator Roberta Kuchler O'Shea, and teaches not only the lessons learned from textbooks and research but also from children and their families.

The text follows a consistent approach in Disorders chapters, first defining the disorder and then describing the pathology, clinical signs, and assessment and intervention. Case studies provide examples of physical therapy applications, helping you build clinical reasoning skills as you connect theory to practice. Each case study is summarized in the WHO model format to familiarize you with the standardized terminology used in practice. Most cases include movement systems analysis to introduce the most current clinical reasoning strategies encouraged by the APTA. Special boxes highlight important information with features such as Clinical Signs, Intervention, and Practice Pattern.

Learning features in each chapter include key terms, a chapter outline, learning objectives, review questions and answers, illustrations, and summary tables. The eBook version is included with print purchase, allowing you to access the text on your mobile device or computer.

Pediatrics for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 2nd Edition is an essential resource for physical therapist assistants who want to provide high-quality care to children and their families. With its comprehensive coverage of pediatric conditions and its practical approach, the text will help you succeed in your clinical practice and in the classroom.

Weight: 480g
ISBN-13: 9780323881425
Edition number: 2 ed