| Summary: | Since publication of the third edition of this popular text, significant changes have occurred in physical therapy education. In keeping with these changes, this new fourth edition corresponds exactly with the Practice Patterns of the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Readers will find a completely transformed and rewritten text, with chapter-by-chapter coverage of each practice pattern - making this book unique in the field. This newly integrated and up-to-date book will be the text of choice for an entire generation of physical therapists the world over. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details. Remains a world-wide leader in its field, providing comprehensive and authoritative information on all aspects of cardiopulmonary physical therapy. Covers structure and function, pathology, medications, medical tests and measures, and common imaging techniques. Includes practical information on electrocardiographic interpretation, pharmacology, changes with aging, and evaluation and treatment skills.
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