Jennifer M., Ed. Bottomley Ed.
Quick Reference Dictionary for Physical Therapy
- ISBN 13:
- 9781617110702
- author:
- Jennifer M., Ed. Bottomley Ed.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- SLACK Incorporated
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 650
- Dimensions:
- 4.30 (w) x 7.00 (h) x 1.60 (d)
- Genre:
- Health-Related Professions
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Quick Reference Dictionary for Physical Therapy has been revised and updated into a Third Edition to include the latest information in the field of physical therapy. This reference book is designed specifically for students and practitioners of physical therapy, providing essential terms, definitions, guidelines, and references. The Third Edition includes over 3400 words and their definitions, with 400 more than the previous edition. It also features 41 appendices, including lists of general acronyms and abbreviations, commonly used evaluative tests and measures, and definitions of impairment, disability, and handicap as established by the World Health Organization. This pocket-sized reference is an affordable companion for school, clinical affiliations, and physical therapy practice, featuring over 100 new abbreviations and acronyms, updated Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist, and a new Drug Prescribing and Elimination Abbreviations appendix.