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Differential Diagnosis For Physical Therapists: Screening For Referral (Differential Diagnosis In Physical Therapy)
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Following The Standards For Competency Established By The American Physical Therapy Association (Apta) Related To Conducting A Screening Examination, Differential Diagnosis For Physical Therapists, 5Th Edition Gives You A Consistent Way To Screen For Systemic Diseases And Medical Conditions That Can Mimic Neuromuscular And Musculoskeletal Problems. This Comprehensive Text Centers On A 5Step Screening Model That Covers Past Medical History, Risk Factor Assessment, Clinical Presentation, Associated Signs And Symptoms, And Review Of Symptoms For Each Client. 5Step Screening Model For Differential Diagnosis Includes Past Medical History, Risk Factor Assessment, Clinical Presentation, Associated Signs And Symptoms, And Review Of Symptoms. Systemsbased Approach To The Physical Therapy Screening Interview Provides A Consistent Way To Screen For Systemic Disease And Medical Conditions That Can Mimic Neuromuscular And Musculoskeletal Problems. Three Sections Of Content Present Material In A Logical Way That Covers: An Introduction To The Screening Process Viscerogenic Causes Of Neuromusculoskeletal Pain And Dysfunction System Origins Of Neuromusculoskeletal Pain And Dysfunction Cognitive Processing And Reasoning Orientation Approach Encourages You To Gather And Analyze Data, Pose And Solve Problems, Infer, Hypothesize, And Make Clinical Judgments. Case Examples And Case Studies Give Realworld Examples Of Hot To Integrate Screening Information Into The Diagnosis Process. Screening Tools In The Book And On The Evolve Companion Website Feature Forms And Checklists Used In Professional Practice. Introductory Information On Medical Screening Concepts Set The Stage For How Screening Is Presented In The Rest Of The Book. Reference Values For Common Clinical Laboratory Tests Offer Easy Access To Pertinent Information References In A Screening Exam. Red Flag Histories, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation, Signs And Symptoms, Helpful Screening Clues, And Guidelines For Referral Bring Your Attention To The Important Information A Therapist Needs To Be Aware Of During The Screening Process. New! Fullcolor Design, Photos, And Illustrations Clearly Demonstrate Pathologies And Processes. New And Updated! Evolve Resources Include Printable Screening Tools And Checklists, Practice Test Questions, And More To Enhance Your Learning. New! Hot Topics Keep You Informed On Rehabbing Patients In The Dawn Or More Current Surgeries.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists'? A: The book primarily focuses on providing a systematic approach to screening for systemic diseases and medical conditions that may mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems, following the standards established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 816 pages, offering comprehensive coverage of differential diagnosis in physical therapy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists' is Catherine Cavallaro Kellogg, who holds an MBA, is a licensed Physical Therapist, and is certified in chiropractic biophysics.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the 5th edition of 'Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists', which includes updated content and resources.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: Does the book include case studies? A: Yes, the book includes case examples and case studies that provide real-world applications of the screening processes discussed.
- Q: What type of resources are included with the book? A: The book features screening tools and checklists on the Evolve companion website, along with additional resources like practice test questions to enhance learning.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in physical therapy? A: Yes, the book is structured to provide introductory information on medical screening concepts, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
- Q: Are there updates in the 5th edition compared to previous editions? A: The 5th edition includes new full-color design elements, updated resources, and recent hot topics related to rehabilitation and current surgeries.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics including the screening process, viscerogenic causes of pain, clinical presentations, and guidelines for referral, structured around a 5-step screening model.