A FULL-COLOR, CASE-BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY ATLAS FOR CLINICIANS AND STUDENTS
The Color Atlas of Physical Therapy delivers a high-quality visual presentation of the disorders a physical therapist would most likely encounter in daily practice. Enhanced by more than 1,000 full-color illustrations and concise, evidence-based treatment recommendations, the book features a consistent design that makes information retrieval at the point of care fast and easy.
MOST CHAPTERS INCLUDE VITAL INFORAMTION SUCH AS:
Condition/Disorder Synonyms
ICD -9 and 10-CM Codes
Preferred Practice Patterns
Patient Presentation
Key Features:
Description
Essentials of Diagnosis
General Considerations
Demographics
Clinical Findings:
Signs and Symptoms
Functional Implications
Possible Contributing Causes
Differential Diagnosis
Functional Goals
Means of Confirmation:
Laboratory
Imaging
Findings and Interpretation
Treatment:
Medications
Medical Procedures
Referrals
Impairments
Tests and Measures
Intervention
Prognosis
References
Patient Resources
About the Author
Eric Shamus, DPT, PhD, CSCS has taught national and international continuing education courses on Orthopeadics, Sports Medicine, and Manual Therapy, with a focus on documentation and reimbursement. He is presently a professor at Florida Gulf Coast University and works at an outpatient orthopedic facility in Fort Lauderdale.