Case Files in Physical Therapy: Neurological Rehabilitation

Description

SHARPEN YOUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND PREPARE FOR REAL-WORLD PRACTICE WITH CLINICAL CASES

New in the authoritative Case Files series, Physical Therapy Case Files: Neurological Rehabilitation gives you case studies that illustrate critical concepts you need to build and enhance your skills in physical therapy. Each case includes a discussion of the health condition, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, plan of care and interventions, evidence-based practice recommendations, and references. NPTE-style review questions accompanying each case reinforce your learning. With Physical Therapy Case Files: Neurological Rehabilitation, everything you need to succeed in the clinic and on the NPTE is right here in your hands.

• 31 acute-care cases with National Physical Therapy Examination-style review questions help you learn best practices in the context of patient care
• Enhance your practice with evidence-based cases written by leading clinicians, researchers, and academics
• Includes evidence-based ratings for examination and treatment plans
• Perfect for coursework use and NPTE preparation

Table of Contents

Section I. Introduction
Section II. Thirty-One Case Scenarios
Sectin III. Listing of Cases
Listing by Case Number
Listing by Health Condition (Alphabetical)

About the Author

Erin Jobst is an Assistant Professor at the Pacific University School of Physical Therapy, in Hillsboro, OR, where she teaches courses covering physiology, pathology, pharmacology, patient care skills and therapeutic exercise. She also has extensive practical experience working in an Acute Care Hospital.