Introduction to Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Introduction to Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Second Edition offers an introduction to pathology for students enrolled in physical therapist assistant (PTA) programs, effectively reviewing pathological states and conditions that every PTA should understand when working with patients. This text begins by introducing students to the underlying concepts of health and disease before delving into infection, inflammation, and repair. The core of the book explores the pathology of the body systems, followed by a consideration of environmental hazards and considerations for special populations. Chapters describe normal body structures and functions, followed by pathologies. For each pathology, information is organized into headings that include pathophysiology, incidence, etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis The Role of the PTA boxes in each chapter highlight how PTAs will encounter these pathologies in real-world settings Considerations for the PTA boxes impart critical, supplemental information that is assistive in the day-to-day work of the PTA Chapters conclude with a concise summary, review questions, case studies with critical thinking questions, and pertinent websites for additional review Pathophysiology for the PTA Introduction to Pathology Pathological Conditions Fundamentals for PTA/Kinesiology/Pathophysiology (c) 2021 682 pages