Quick Reference Dictionary for Physical Therapy

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Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2000-03-14
Publisher(s): Slack Incorporated
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Summary

Geriatric Rehabilitation Program Consultant, Wayland, MA. Pocket-sized guide designed for the physical therapy student and practitioner. Provides terms, concepts, and conditions essential to the field. Uses standardized acronyms and abbreviations for words, medical roots, and guidelines for documentation. Softcover.

Table of Contents

Dedication iii
Acknowledgments vii
Content Consultants ix
About the Editor x
Introduction xi
Dictionary of Terms
1(182)
Bibliography
183(2)
List of Appendices 185(379)
Appendix 1: Suggested Reading
187(3)
Appendix 2: General Acronyms and Abbreviations
190(17)
Appendix 3: Medical Roots: Etymology (Greek and Latin Derivations)
207(16)
Appendix 4: Evaluation Acronyms
223(5)
Appendix 5: Organization Acronyms
228(7)
Appendix 6: Uniformity of Terminology for Physical Therapy
235(2)
Appendix 7: American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics
237(3)
Appendix 8: American Physical Therapy Association Guide for Professional Conduct
240(11)
Appendix 9: American Physical Therapy Association Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant
251(1)
Appendix 10: American Physical Therapy Association Guide for Conduct of the Affiliate Member
252(4)
Appendix 11: American Physical Therapy Association Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy and the Accompanying Criteria
256(9)
Appendix 12: American Physical Therapy Association Guidelines for Physical Therapy Documentation
265(7)
Appendix 13: American Physical Therapy Association Mission and Goals Statements
272(2)
Appendix 14: Historical Practitioners Influential in the Genesis of Physical Therapy
274(10)
Appendix 15: Past Presidents of the American Physical Therapy Association
284(1)
Appendix 16: Directory of State Licensure Boards and State Physical Therapy Associations
285(32)
Appendix 17: World Wide Web Sites in Rehabilitation
317(5)
Appendix 18: World Health Organization Classifications
322(2)
Appendix 19: Diseases, Pathologies, and Syndromes Defined
324(48)
Appendix 20: Physical Therapy Tests and Measures
372(47)
Appendix 21: Physical Therapy Interventions
419(22)
Appendix 22: Normal Measures for Range of Motion of the Joints
441(2)
Appendix 23: Normal Ranges for Laboratory Values
443(20)
Appendix 24: Classification of Fractures
463(3)
Appendix 25: Reflexes and Reactions of the Central Nervous System
466(8)
Appendix 26: Metabolic Equivalent (MET) Values for Activity and Exercise
474(4)
Appendix 27: Cranial Nerves and Tests for Cranial Nerve Integrity
478(3)
Appendix 28: Bones of the Body
481(1)
Appendix 29: Muscles of the Body
482(29)
Appendix 30: Weights and Measures
511(2)
Appendix 31: The Metric System
513(1)
Appendix 32: English and Metric Conversion
514(1)
Appendix 33: Symbols
515(2)
Appendix 34: Prescription Drugs Delineated by Disease and Disorder
517(5)
Appendix 35: Recommended Daily Dietary Allowances
522(5)
Appendix 36: Reimbursement Terms and Guidelines for Physical Therapy Claims Review
527(14)
Appendix 37: Definitions of Complementary/Alternative Therapies
541(9)
Appendix 38: Resources and Networking
550(5)
Appendix 39: Physical Therapy Organizations
555(5)
Appendix 40: Legislation and Policy Decisions Affecting Rehabilitation
560(4)
Notes 564

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