Pharmacology for Physical Therapists

By Barbara Gladson and Barbara Gladson PhD PT OTR

Book Overview

528 pagesUniquely designed for physical therapists; discusses drugs within the confines of what might be seen in the PT clinic or in a home care situation.Free 6-month subscription to Mosby's Drug Consult provides generic and brand names for all drugs approved by the FDA (prescription and OTC) along with current, unbiased accurate information regarding safety and efficacy.Case studies apply real life situations directly to physical therapy practice.Discussion activities at the end of each chapter compel students or therapists to apply chapter information to physical therapy case scenarios.Focuses on how various drugs affect a patient during therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation.Includes information related to geriatrics, pediatrics and other lifespan implications.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721609295
• ISBN13: 9780721609294
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 2.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 0.8" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Physical Therap Books

So far it is a useful book.l I do not have anything bad to say about it, butI have yet to use it to its full capacity. I have high expectations that it will be a good reference though.