Examination clinical reasoning therapeutic interventions and the therapist-patient
relationship all play an inseparable part in the physical therapy process. Physical Therapy and
Assessment provides PT students with logical step-by-step guidance on how to perform
examinations document findings draw up individual treatment plans and so help students gain
a better understanding of this complex process. Key Features include: - More than 350
high-quality color photos and illustrations that accompany detailed assessment descriptions-
Specific guidance on: structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system joint measurement
based on the neutral zero method testing intra-articular mobility cardiopulmonary functions
cardiac stress and exertion assessment- A chapter devoted to pain assessment and management
with access to free patient assessment forms on Thieme's MediaCenter All first-and second-year
physical therapy students will find this book a valuable resource that enriches their learning
experience and enables them to successfully examine and evaluate patients.
