Introduction to Physical Therapy for Physical Therapist Assistants - Softcover

Olga Dreeben

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0763730459 ISBN 13: 9780763730451

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2006

Synopsis

Written specifically for physical therapist assistants and students, this book follows the general guidelines of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and adheres to the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, providing a well-rounded, basic introduction to physical therapy. Introduction to Physical Therapy for Physical Therapist Assistants offers a solid overview of the physical therapy profession and of PTs and PTAs as members of the rehabilitation team.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Olga Dreeben-Irimia has been in the profession of physical therapy for twelve years, both as a clinician and as an educator. She was the Director of the PTA' Program at Lake City Community College in Florida and more recently Associate Professor, Physical Therapy, University of North Texas, Health Science Center at Fort Worth. Her doctoral preparation was specific to physical therapy education. For over ten years, Dr. Dreeben-Irimia has been involved in evaluating and applying educational theories in relation to physical therapy education and clinical practice. Dr. Dreeben-Irimia brings her experience and her training as a clinician and as an educator to this text.'''

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0763730459
• ISBN 13: 9780763730451
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 310