Physical Therapy for Children - E-Book

Physical Therapy for Children - E-Book

<p>Used as both a core textbook in PT programs and as a clinical reference, <b>Physical Therapy for Children, 4<SUP>th</SUP> Edition</b>, provides the essential information needed by PTs, both student and professional, when working with children. Like the previous bestselling editions, the 4th edition follows the practice pattern categories of the <i>Guide to Physical Therapist Practice</i> and uses the IFC model of the disabling process as it presents up-to-date evidence-based coverage of treatment. In this latest edition, Suzann Campbell DeLapp, Robert J. Palisano, and Margo N. Orlin have added more case studies and video clips, additional chapters and Medline-linked references online, and <i>Evidence to Practice</i> boxes to make it easy to find and remember important information.</p><ol></ol> <ul><li>Provides <b>comprehensive foundational knowledge</b> in decision making, screening, development, motor control, and motor learning, the impairments of body function and structure, and the PT management of pediatric disorders.</li> <p><li>Reflects a <b>family-centered care model</b> throughout to help you understand how to involve children and their caregivers in developing and implementing intervention plans.</li> <p><li>Emphasizes an <b>evidence-based approach</b> that incorporates the latest research for the best outcomes.</li> <p><li><b>Follows the</b> <b>practice pattern guidelines of the <i>Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition</i></b> which sets the standard for physical therapy practice.</li> <p><li>Features the <b><i>International Classification of Function, Disability, and Health (ICF) of the World Health Organization (WHO)</i></b> as the model for the disabling process, emphasizing activity rather than functional limitations and participation rather than disability in keeping with the book’s focus on prevention of disability.</li> <p><li>Provides <b>extensive case studies</b> that show the practical application of material covered in the text and are often accompanied by online video clips illustrating the condition and its management.</li> <p><li>Makes it easy to <b>access key information</b> with plenty of tables and boxes that organize and summarize important points.</li> <p><li><b>Clearly demonstrates important concepts</b> and <b>clinical conditions</b> you’ll encounter in practice with over 800 illustrations.</li> <p><li>Takes learning to a deeper level with <b>additional resources on the Evolve website</b> featuring:</li> <ul> <p><li><b>Over 40 video clips</b> that correspond to case studies and demonstrate conditions found in each chapter</li> <BLOCKQUOTE> </BLOCKQUOTE><li>Helpful resources, including <b>web links</b></li> <BLOCKQUOTE> </BLOCKQUOTE><li><b>Questions and exercises</b> you’ll find helpful when preparing for the pediatric specialist certification exam</li></ul></ul>