Quick Reference Dictionary for Physical Therapy

By Jennifer Bottomley

Book Overview

Quick Reference Dictionary for Physical Therapy has been revised and updated into a second edition to include the latest information in the field of physical therapy. This reference book, designed specifically for the physical therapy student and practitioner, provides many terms, concepts, and conditions essential to the field. This second edition provides quick access to over 3,000 words and their definitions that are encountered on a day-to-day basis. There are 39 appendices included in this user-friendly, handy reference where you can find materials such as selected APTA documents and World Wide Web resources. Inside you will also find lists of standardized acronyms and abbreviations for words, medical roots from which many words are derived, commonly used acronyms for evaluative tests and measures, and guidelines for documentation. Quick Reference Dictionary for Physical Therapy, Second Edition is the perfect, pocket size companion for school, clinical affiliations, preparation for the licensure exam, and physical therapy practice.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556425805
• ISBN13: 9781556425806
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: SLACK, Incorporated
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 1.3" x 4.3"