Quick Reference Dictionary for Physical Therapy

by Bottomley, Jennifer

• ISBN13: 9781556424267
• ISBN10: 1556424264
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-03-14
• Publisher: Slack Incorporated

Summary

Geriatric Rehabilitation Program Consultant, Wayland, MA. Pocket-sized guide designed for the physical therapy student and practitioner. Provides terms, concepts, and conditions essential to the field. Uses standardized acronyms and abbreviations for words, medical roots, and guidelines for documentation. Softcover.

Table of Contents

Dedication	iii
Acknowledgments	vii
Content Consultants	ix
About the Editor	x
Introduction	xi
Dictionary of Terms	1	(182)
Bibliography	183	(2)
List of Appendices	185	(379)
Appendix 1: Suggested Reading	187	(3)
Appendix 2: General Acronyms and Abbreviations	190	(17)
Appendix 3: Medical Roots: Etymology (Greek and Latin Derivations)	207	(16)
Appendix 4: Evaluation Acronyms	223	(5)
Appendix 5: Organization Acronyms	228	(7)
Appendix 6: Uniformity of Terminology for Physical Therapy	235	(2)
Appendix 7: American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics	237	(3)
Appendix 8: American Physical Therapy Association Guide for Professional Conduct	240	(11)
Appendix 9: American Physical Therapy Association Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant	251	(1)
Appendix 10: American Physical Therapy Association Guide for Conduct of the Affiliate Member	252	(4)
Appendix 11: American Physical Therapy Association Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy and the Accompanying Criteria	256	(9)
Appendix 12: American Physical Therapy Association Guidelines for Physical Therapy Documentation	265	(7)
Appendix 13: American Physical Therapy Association Mission and Goals Statements	272	(2)
Appendix 14: Historical Practitioners Influential in the Genesis of Physical Therapy	274	(10)
Appendix 15: Past Presidents of the American Physical Therapy Association	284	(1)
Appendix 16: Directory of State Licensure Boards and State Physical Therapy Associations	285	(32)
Appendix 17: World Wide Web Sites in Rehabilitation	317	(5)
Appendix 18: World Health Organization Classifications	322	(2)
Appendix 19: Diseases, Pathologies, and Syndromes Defined	324	(48)
Appendix 20: Physical Therapy Tests and Measures	372	(47)
Appendix 21: Physical Therapy Interventions	419	(22)
Appendix 22: Normal Measures for Range of Motion of the Joints	441	(2)
Appendix 23: Normal Ranges for Laboratory Values	443	(20)
Appendix 24: Classification of Fractures	463	(3)
Appendix 25: Reflexes and Reactions of the Central Nervous System	466	(8)
Appendix 26: Metabolic Equivalent (MET) Values for Activity and Exercise	474	(4)
Appendix 27: Cranial Nerves and Tests for Cranial Nerve Integrity	478	(3)
Appendix 28: Bones of the Body	481	(1)
Appendix 29: Muscles of the Body	482	(29)
Appendix 30: Weights and Measures	511	(2)
Appendix 31: The Metric System	513	(1)
Appendix 32: English and Metric Conversion	514	(1)
Appendix 33: Symbols	515	(2)
Appendix 34: Prescription Drugs Delineated by Disease and Disorder	517	(5)
Appendix 35: Recommended Daily Dietary Allowances	522	(5)
Appendix 36: Reimbursement Terms and Guidelines for Physical Therapy Claims Review	527	(14)
Appendix 37: Definitions of Complementary/Alternative Therapies	541	(9)
Appendix 38: Resources and Networking	550	(5)
Appendix 39: Physical Therapy Organizations	555	(5)
Appendix 40: Legislation and Policy Decisions Affecting Rehabilitation	560	(4)
Notes	564