Clinical Pediatric Physical Therapy

by Katherine T. Ratliffe

Author	: Katherine T. Ratliffe
Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 472
Release	: 1998
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	:

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The first book ever published specifically on pediatrics for the physical therapist assistant takes an integrated approach. It focuses on clinical skills and strategies as well as encompassing educational and family environments where children live, work, and play. Special features include key terms, more than 300 illustrations, practice exercises, key terms and questions, a glossary, community resources boxes, case studies and an instructors manual. * The only book available covering pediatrics for the Physical Therapy Team! * Covers such hot topics as importance of play in therapy, handling and positioning, and behavioral supports. * Nearly 400 high-quality photographs and line drawings show techniques, postures, and disorders to illustrate content in the text. * In-depth case studies provide students with hands-on experience in clinical practice. * Special boxes throughout each chapter give the reader tips and suggestions to use in therapy. * "Questions to Ponder" sections at the end of each chapter explore ethical issues, health care reform issues, communication issues, budget issues, and more. * Features practice exercises, annotated bibliographies, and reference lists for every chapter.

The Clinical Practice of Pediatric Physical Therapy

by Mark Drnach

Author	: Mark Drnach
Publisher	: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages	: 0
Release	: 2008
Genre	: Children
ISBN	: 9780781790635

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This comprehensive text explains the physical therapist's role across the full range of practice settings, including neonatal intensive care units, rehabilitation programs, early intervention programs, the educational system, pediatric hospices, and intermediate care facilities. This text and reference prepares readers for the demands and challenges faced as the practitioner of choice for children with disabilities. Features include Case Studies and Parent Perspectives. Chapter appendices offer examples of data collection tools and methods, evaluations, and documents used in patient/client management. Sample evaluations show how this information is used in clinical settings.

Tecklin's Pediatric Physical Therapy

by Elena McKeough Spearing

Author	: Elena McKeough Spearing
Publisher	: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages	: 1864
Release	: 2021-04-16
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 197514158X

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Trusted for decades by Physical Therapy students as well as experienced therapists who want to improve their knowledge, Tecklin’s Pediatric Physical Therapy provides a comprehensive and logical overview of some of the most common pediatric physical therapy diagnoses. This straightforward approach presents basic medical information regarding common clinical diagnostic categories followed by coverage of physical therapy examination, intervention and special considerations within each diagnostic group. Content in this 6th Edition has been thoroughly updated and reorganized to help prepare students for today’s clinical challenges, accompanied by case studies and interactive features that reinforce understanding and instill the clinical decision-making skills essential to successful practice.

Pediatric Physical Therapy

by Jan Stephen Tecklin

Author	: Jan Stephen Tecklin
Publisher	: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages	: 468
Release	: 1994-01-01
Genre	: Physical therapy for children
ISBN	: 9780397549627

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Now thoroughly updated, this Third Edition provides an overview of the knowledge and skills required for current practice in the physical rehabilitation of children. Readers will learn to integrate essential information into a physical therapy evaluation and treatment plan. Organized by disability and diseases, then by specialty, the text addresses the most current information on each disability, and presents evaluation techniques and suitable interventions. Unlike other books, this unique guide covers neurological disorders, neuromuscular problems, developmental disabilities, orthopedic and cardiopulmonary disorders -- all in chapters written by recognized experts. Noteworthy in this edition: coverage of orthopedic and limb deficiency, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and assistive devices.

Pediatric Rehabilitation

by Dennis J. Matthews, MD

Author	: Dennis J. Matthews, MD
Publisher	: Demos Medical Publishing
Total Pages	: 638
Release	: 2015-05-28
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 1617052256

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Named a Doodyís Core Title in 2012 and 2013! Widely acknowledged as the cornerstone reference in the field, Pediatric Rehabilitation brings together renowned specialists from all sectors of the pediatric rehabilitation community to provide the most current and comprehensive information available. The fifth edition has been substantially updated and expanded with evidence-based discussions of new theories, therapies, interventions, research findings, and controversies. Five completely new chapters focus on such emerging areas as the use of ultrasound to guide motor point and nerve injections, rehabilitation of chronic pain and conversion disorders, management of concussions, sports injuries, and neurodegenerative and demyelinating diseases in children. This edition also addresses important new directions in genetic markers and tests, cognitive, developmental, and neuropsychological assessment, and rehabilitation for common genetic conditions. Additionally, several new contributors provide fresh perspectives to the voices of established leaders in the field. The text covers all aspects of pediatric rehabilitation medicine from basic examination and testing to electrodiagnosis, therapeutic exercise, orthotics and assistive devices, gait labs, aging with pediatric onset disability, and in-depth clinical management of the full range of childhood disabilities and injuries. ìPearls and Perilsî featured throughout the book underscore crucial information, and illustrations, summary tables, information boxes, and lists contribute to the textís abundant clinical utility. New to the Fifth Edition: Every chapter has been thoroughly revised and expanded to reflect current thinking and practice Evidence-based discussions of new theories, therapies, interventions, research findings, and areas of controversy Five entirely new chapters illuminating emerging areas: rehabilitation of chronic pain and conversion disorders, ultrasound-guided injections, concussion management, sports injuries, and neurodegenerative and demyelinating diseases in children

Handbook of Pediatric Physical Therapy

by Toby Long

Author	: Toby Long
Publisher	: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages	: 330
Release	: 2018-05-17
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 1975116836

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This updated reference provides a contemporary perspective on pediatric Physical Therapy in a convenient outline format ideal for daily consultation. Consistent with APTA’s "Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 3.0," Handbook of Pediatric Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition helps both students and professionals quickly locate essential information necessary to effectively assess, diagnose, and plan interventions. This edition reflects the latest advances in the field as it presents each condition's etiology, assessment considerations, treatment, and all other information related to contemporary pediatric physical therapy practice.

Pediatric Rehabilitation

by Kevin P. Murphy, MD

Author	: Kevin P. Murphy, MD
Publisher	: Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages	: 816
Release	: 2020-11-02
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 0826147070

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Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. This revised and greatly expanded sixth edition of Pediatric Rehabilitation continues to set the standard of care for clinicians and remains the premier reference dedicated to education and training in the field of pediatric rehabilitation medicine. Under the direction of a new editorial team, this text brings together renowned specialists from all sectors of the pediatric rehabilitation community to provide the most current and comprehensive information with evidence-based discussions throughout. The sixth edition encompasses substantial updates from beginning to end and addresses emerging topics in the field with eight entirely new chapters devoted to brachial plexus palsy, oncology, robotics, genetics, spasticity management, rheumatology, burns, and advocacy. Major revisions to chapters on spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular diagnoses, and medical care of children reflect recent advances and expand coverage to include pediatric stroke, anoxic brain injury, bone health, pain management, and more. Chapter pearls, detailed summary tables, and over 250 figures emphasize major takeaways from the text for readers. With contributors chosen both for their academic and clinical expertise, chapters offer a real hands-on perspective and reference the most up to date literature available. Pediatric Rehabilitation covers all aspects of pediatric rehabilitation medicine from basic examination and testing to in-depth clinical management of the full range of childhood disabilities and injuries. As the foundational reference dedicated to the field of pediatric rehabilitation medicine over 6 editions, the book provides a thorough and contemporary review of clinical practice principles and serves as the primary resource for trainees and clinicians in this area. Key Features: Thoroughly revised and expanded new edition of the seminal reference for the field of pediatric rehabilitation medicine Contains eight entirely new chapters to address areas of growing importance Increased coverage of core topics including brain injury and concussion in children, integrated spasticity management, lifespan care for adults with childhood onset disability, pediatric stroke, and much more 13 high-quality gait videos review ambulation in children and adults with cerebral palsy New editorial team and many new contributors provide new perspectives and a modern evidence-based approach Clinical pearls and highly illustrative tables and lists underscore most essential information

Physical Therapy for Children - E-Book

by Robert J. Palisano

Author	: Robert J. Palisano
Publisher	: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages	: 1105
Release	: 2014-04-25
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 0323290949

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Used as both a core textbook in PT programs and as a clinical reference, Physical Therapy for Children, 4th Edition, provides the essential information needed by PTs, both student and professional, when working with children. Like the previous bestselling editions, the 4th edition follows the practice pattern categories of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and uses the IFC model of the disabling process as it presents up-to-date evidence-based coverage of treatment. In this latest edition, Suzann Campbell DeLapp, Robert J. Palisano, and Margo N. Orlin have added more case studies and video clips, additional chapters and Medline-linked references online, and Evidence to Practice boxes to make it easy to find and remember important information. Provides comprehensive foundational knowledge in decision making, screening, development, motor control, and motor learning, the impairments of body function and structure, and the PT management of pediatric disorders. Reflects a family-centered care model throughout to help you understand how to involve children and their caregivers in developing and implementing intervention plans. Emphasizes an evidence-based approach that incorporates the latest research for the best outcomes. Follows the practice pattern guidelines of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition which sets the standard for physical therapy practice. Features the International Classification of Function, Disability, and Health (ICF) of the World Health Organization (WHO) as the model for the disabling process, emphasizing activity rather than functional limitations and participation rather than disability in keeping with the book’s focus on prevention of disability. Provides extensive case studies that show the practical application of material covered in the text and are often accompanied by online video clips illustrating the condition and its management. Makes it easy to access key information with plenty of tables and boxes that organize and summarize important points. Clearly demonstrates important concepts and clinical conditions you’ll encounter in practice with over 800 illustrations. Takes learning to a deeper level with additional resources on the Evolve website featuring: Over 40 video clips that correspond to case studies and demonstrate conditions found in each chapter Helpful resources, including web links Questions and exercises you’ll find helpful when preparing for the pediatric specialist certification exam

Campbell's Physical Therapy for Children

by Robert J. Palisano, PT, ScD

Author	: Robert J. Palisano, PT, ScD
Publisher	: Elsevier
Total Pages	: 864
Release	: 2022-11-21
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 9780323797962

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Gain a solid foundation in physical therapy for infants, children, and adolescents! Campbell's Physical Therapy for Children, 6th Edition provides essential information on pediatric physical therapy practice, management of children with musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions, and special practice settings. Following the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, this text describes how to assess and evaluate health problems, select evidence-based interventions, and help children improve their range of motion, flexibility, and strength. What also sets this book apart is its emphasis on clinical reasoning, decision making, and family-centered care. Written by a team of PT experts led by Robert J. Palisano, this book is ideal for use by students and by clinicians in daily practice. Comprehensive coverage provides a thorough understanding of foundational knowledge for pediatric physical therapy, including social determinants of health, development, motor control, and motor learning, as well as physical therapy management of pediatric disorders, including examination, evaluation, goal setting, the plan of care, and outcomes evaluation. Focus on the elements of patient/client management in the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice provides a framework for clinical decision making. Focus on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) of the World Health Organization (WHO) provides a standard language and framework for the description of health and health-related states, including levels of a person's capacity and performance. Experienced, expert contributors help students prepare to become Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialists and to succeed on the job. NEW! New chapter on social determinants of health and pediatric healthcare is added to this edition. NEW! New chapter on Down syndrome is added. NEW! 45 case scenarios in the eBook offer practice with clinical reasoning and decision making, and 123 video clips depict children's movements, examination procedures, and physical therapy interventions. NEW! Enhanced eBook version - included with print purchase - allows students to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.