Introduction to physical therapy for physical therapist assistants / Olga Dreeben-Irimia.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Development of the physical therapy profession -- The physical therapist assistant as a member of the health care team -- Physical therapy clinical practice -- Musculoskeletal (orthopedic) physical therapy -- Neurologic and cardiopulmonary physical therapy -- Pediatric, geriatric, and integumentary physical therapy -- Ethics and professionalism -- Laws and regulations -- Communication basics -- Introduction to documentation and the medical record -- Teaching, learning, and medical terminology -- Reimbursement and research -- Infection control, patient preparation, vital signs, and patient safety in clinical settings -- Patient positioning, body mechanics, and transfer techniques -- Wheelchairs, assistive devices, and gait training.