Goodman and Fuller’s Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant | 3 Edition

Details about Goodman and Fuller’s Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant:

• Concise information on disease processes and systemic disorders provides a background in the underlying pathology of diseases, helping PTAs to ask their patients appropriate questions and to adapt therapeutic exercise programs.
• Easy-to-follow format is organized to first define each disorder, followed by sections on clinical manifestations and medical management.
• Chapter objectives, outlines, and vocab builders at the beginning of each chapter introduce the topics and terminology to be presented.
• Medical Management sections address diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for each condition discussed. 
• Focus on the Physical Therapist Assistant’s role provides the PTA with specific guidelines to the rehabilitation process for patients with diseases and disorders.
• Special Implications for the PTA sections allow students to easily reference information on working with patients with specific diseases or pathologic conditions.
• Nearly 800 drawings and photos reinforce student understanding of diseases, conditions, and general pathology principles.
• Standardized terminology and language is consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice, familiarizing readers with the standard terminology used in PT practice.
• Abundance of tables and boxes summarize important points, making it easy to access key information.
• E-chapters add supplemental information on behavioral and environmental factors, the gastrointestinal system, the reproductive system, lab tests and values, and more.