Dutton’s Introductory Skills and Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant 1st Edition

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Ace your introductory PTA courses and launch a successful career in physical therapy

The hands-down most trusted name for safe, effective physical therapy, Dutton’s now delivers the information and insights to guide you through your foundational courses.

Dutton’s Introductory Skills and Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant covers the fundamentals of the field and helps you build your documentation and clinical decision-making skills―the keys to PTA success. Packed with color photos, illustrations, and line drawings, it provides access to videos demonstrating important techniques and skills throughout. This peerless resource covers:

Healthcare regulations
Clinical documentation
Patient-client management
Taking vital signs
Muscle testing
Range of motion
Gait training
Bed mobility
Patient draping
Patient transfers
Assistive devices and wheelchairs
The concepts and skills outlined in Dutton’s Introductory Skills and Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant will form the foundation of knowledge you need to succeed in the field of physical therapy.