Introduction to physical therapy /

Includes bibliographical references and index

The profession of physical therapy: definition and development / Michael A. Pagliarulo -- Roles and characteristics of physical therapists / Michael A. Pagliarulo -- The physical therapist assistant / Susan Griffin -- American Physical Therapy Association / Michael A. Pagliarulo -- Laws, regulations, and policies / Laurie A. Walsh -- Financing health care and reimbursement in physical therapist practice / Jennifer Green-Wilson -- Effective communication for physical therapists in the 21st century / M. Karen Mueller -- Prevention, health promotion, and wellness in physical therapist practice / Janet R. Bezner -- Physical therapy for musculoskeletal conditions / Hilary B. Greenberger and Barbara C. Belyea -- Physical therapy for neuromuscular conditions / Katy Eichinger and Cynthia Zablotny -- Physical therapy in cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions / Tiffany Hilton -- Physical therapy for integumentary conditions / R. Scott Ward -- Physical therapy for pediatric conditions / Margaret Plack, Erin Wentzell, Jennifer Resetar, and Melanie Downton -- Physical therapy for the older adult / Laura Z Gras