Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant is a textbook that provides PTA educators, students, and practicing clinicians with a guide to the application of therapeutic exercise across the continuum of care.
 
Written by 2 seasoned clinicians with more than 40 years of combined PTA education experience, Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant focuses on developing the learner’s ability to create effective therapeutic exercise programs, as well as to safely and appropriately monitor and progress the patient within the physical therapy plan of care. The content is written in a style conducive to a new learner developing comprehension, while still providing adequate depth as well as access to newer research.
 
Included in Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant are:
•        Indications, contraindications, and red flags associated with various exercise interventions
•        Documentation tips
•        Easy-to-follow tables to aid in understanding comprehensive treatment guidelines across the phases of  rehabilitation
•        Eye on the Research sections throughout the text dedicated to current research and evidence-based practices
 
Also included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom, consisting of PowerPoint slides and an Instructor’s Manual (complete with review questions and quizzes).
 
Created specifically to meet the educational needs of PTA students, faculty, and clinicians, Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant is an exceptional, up-to-date guidebook that encompasses the principles of therapeutic science across the entire continuum of care.

Table of Contents:

Section I Theory and Principles of Therapeutic Exercise

Chapter 1 Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise

Chapter 2 Implementing a Therapeutic Exercise Program

Chapter 3 Injuries, Tissue Healing, and Surgical Interventions

Chapter 4 Range of Motion and Manual Therapy Techniques

Chapter 5 Stretching and Flexibility

Chapter 6 Principles of Muscle Strengthening and Performance

Chapter 7 Posture, Pregait, and Gait Training Interventions

Chapter 8 Balance Training and Vestibular Rehabilitation

Chapter 9 Aerobic Conditioning

Chapter 10 Aquatic Therapy

Section II Therapeutic Exercise Interventions for Orthopedic Conditions

Chapter 11 Orthopedic Considerations

Chapter 12 Therapeutic Exercise for the Upper Extremity

Chapter 13 Management of Lower Extremity Orthopedic Conditions

Chapter 14 Management of Cervical and Thoracic Spine Orthopedic Conditions

Chapter 15 Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint: Common Diagnoses and Orthopedic Management

Section III Specific Applications of Therapeutic Exercise

Chapter 16 Exercise Considerations for Persons With Neurologic Diagnoses

Chapter 17 Therapeutic Exercise Considerations After Lower Extremity Amputation

Chapter 18 Pulmonary Conditions and Treatment Interventions

Chapter 19 Physical Therapy Interventions for Persons With an Oncologic and/or Lymphedema Diagnosis

Chapter 20 Exercise for the Medically Complex Patient

Chapter 21 Pelvic Floor and Women's Health Exercises

Chapter 22 Workplace Rehabilitation, Ergonomics, and Safety

Chapter 23 Considerations for Athletes

Glossary

Appendix A Therapeutic Exercise/Orthopedic Progressions

Appendix B Treatment Plan Development Guide

Appendix C Sample Exercise Prescription

Appendix D Student Worksheet: Home Exercise Program Prescription

Appendix E Common Indications

Appendix F Dermatome Map

Appendix G Referred Pain Patterns of the Organs

Financial Disclosures

Index