Case Files in Physical Therapy Pediatrics - Softcover

Pelletier, Eric S.; Jobst, Erin E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071795685 ISBN 13: 9780071795685

Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical, 2015

Synopsis

Thirty pediatrics physical therapy cases sharpen students' critical thinking skills and prepare them for real-world practice This unique review features case studies that help physical therapy students successfully transition from coursework to clinical work. Each case includes a discussion of the health condition, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, plan of care, and interventions, evidence-based practice recommendations, and references. NPTE-style review questions accompany each case, reinforcing students' learning. These case studies give students practical experience before they actually work with patients and helps build the confidence they need to succeed in real-world clinical practice.

About this title

About the Author:

Eric Pelletier is an Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy program at the University of the Sciences, in Philadelphia. He worked for 13 yearw at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where he was Team Leader Outpatient Physical Therapy, in addition to serving as a staff PT. He has also worked with students in a variety of environments.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0071795685
• ISBN 13: 9780071795685
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 512