{"product_id":"9780323266338","title":"Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists- E-Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing the standards for competency established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) related to conducting a screening examination, \u003cb\u003eDifferential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists, 5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition\u003c\/b\u003e gives you a consistent way to screen for systemic diseases and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems. This comprehensive text centers on a 5-step screening model that covers past medical history, risk factor assessment, clinical presentation, associated signs and symptoms, and review of symptoms for each client.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5-Step screening model for differential diagnosis\u003c\/b\u003e includes past medical history, risk factor assessment, clinical presentation, associated signs and symptoms, and review of symptoms. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSystems-based approach to the physical therapy screening interview\u003c\/b\u003e provides a consistent way to screen for systemic disease and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThree sections of content \u003c\/b\u003epresent material in a logical way that covers:\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to the screening process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViscerogenic causes of neuromusculoskeletal pain and dysfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem origins of neuromusculoskeletal pain and dysfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCognitive processing and reasoning orientation approach\u003c\/b\u003e encourages you to gather and analyze data, pose and solve problems, infer, hypothesize, and make clinical judgments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase examples and case studies\u003c\/b\u003e give real-world examples of hot to integrate screening information into the diagnosis process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScreening tools\u003c\/b\u003e in the book and on the Evolve companion website feature forms and checklists used in professional practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntroductory information on medical screening concepts\u003c\/b\u003e set the stage for how screening is presented in the rest of the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReference values for common clinical laboratory tests\u003c\/b\u003e offer easy access to pertinent information references in a screening exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRed flag histories, risk factors, clinical presentation, signs and symptoms, helpful screening clues, and guidelines for referral\u003c\/b\u003e bring your attention to the important information a therapist needs to be aware of during the screening process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Full-color design, photos, and illustrations \u003c\/b\u003eclearly demonstrate pathologies and processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW and UPDATED! Evolve resources\u003c\/b\u003e include printable screening tools and checklists, practice test questions, and more to enhance your learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Hot topics\u003c\/b\u003e keep you informed on rehabbing patients in the dawn or more current surgeries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Health Sciences","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076910235888,"sku":"9780323266338","price":78.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780323266338_p0.jpg?v=1763682528","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780323266338","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}