Fundamentals of Tests and Measures for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Stacie J. Fruth

Fundamentals of Tests and Measures for the Physical Therapist Assistant - 5 Wall Street Burlington, MA 01803: Jones & Bartlett Learning, c2019 - 450 pages

Fundamentals of Tests and Measures for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides students with the tools required to interpret the physical therapy evaluation and replicate the measurements and tests. This text guides students in learning how to utilize case information and documentation furnished by the PT to assist in the follow-up treatment.

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-- Medical / Allied Health Services / Physical Therapy--Medical  › Allied Health Services  › Physical Therapy --Physical Therapist Assistants --Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures --Physical Examination --Data Collection --Professional Role --Professional-Patient Relations

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