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Electronic Textbooks for Physical Therapy

Ebooks below are some of the textbooks assigned for PT courses. They are listed in alphabetical order, aside from the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, which is at the top.

Guide to Physical Therapist Practice by American Physical Therapy Association (Editor)
ISBN: 9781931369855
Publication Date: 2014
"The description of physical therapist practice, for use by physical therapist and physical therapist assistant educators, students and clinicians."
Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy by F. Moffatt; M. Jones
ISBN: 9780203427583
Publication Date: 2002
Starting with patient assessment, the authors explain the physiological basis of all major cardiopulmonary problems before describing the physiotherapy interventions possible - this ensures the reader understands why the problems occur and not just how to treat them.
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy by Joanne Watchie
ISBN: 9781437715705
Publication Date: 2009
Quick and convenient, this resource provides a clinical overview of a wide variety of diseases and disorders that affect the cardiovascular system and lungs and the physical therapy management of patients with them.
Clinical Case Studies in Physiotherapy by Lauren Jean Guthrie (Editor)
ISBN: 9780702036200
Publication Date: 2008
Provides invaluable advice and practical guidance on cases and problems encountered on a daily basis allowing you to work with ease and confidence. By adopting a problem solving approach to the cases through the use of questions and answers, the authors will help you to think constructively about each case within all the key specialties of physiotherapy.
Clinical Prediction Rules by Paul E. Glynn; P. Cody Weisbach
ISBN: 9781449610449
Publication Date: 2010
This book offers the first comprehensive look at CPRs as they relate to PT practice. Its format is arranged so that the pertinent information is readily available to influence clinical decision making while also providing sufficient depth. CPR development level is provided, a quality assessment score is listed as well as a clinical bottom line paragraph to provide the reader with a summative statement.
Complementary Therapies for Physical Therapy by Judith Deutsch
ISBN: 9781416065432
Publication Date: 2007
Includes information on the most relevant therapies needed to incorporate evidence-based complementary therapies into PT practice.
Contraindications in Physical Rehabilitation by Mitchell Batavia
ISBN: 9781416065258
Publication Date: 2006
Provides clinicians with a summary of contraindications and precautions to review before treating patients seeking physical rehabilitation. This detailed resource discusses all of the contraindications in one convenient source and includes the full range of interventions, ranging from physical agents to supportive devices to therapeutic exercises.
Essentials of Rehabilitation Research by Richard P. Di Fabio
ISBN: 9780803637900
Publication Date: 2012
Makes clinically relevant statistical procedures easier to understand, organize, interpret, and use when evaluating patients and the effectiveness of your practice.
Evidence Based Physical Therapy by Linda Fetters
ISBN: 9780803637863
Publication Date: 2012
The five steps of Evidence Based Practice (EBP) provide the foundation for this book that supports student learning to find, appraise, and apply evidence to improve patient outcomes.
Evidenced-Based Management of Low Back Pain by Simon Dagenais
ISBN: 9780323079242
Publication Date: 2011
Covering all commonly used interventions for acute and chronic low back pain conditions, this book consolidates current scientific studies and research evidence into a single, practical resource.
Geriatric Physical Therapy by Andrew A. Guccione
ISBN: 9780323072410
Publication Date: 2011
A comprehensive presentation of geriatric physical therapy science and practice. Provide current information on aging-related changes in function, the impact of these changes on patient examination and evaluation, and intervention approaches that maximize optimal aging.
Healthy Shoulder Handbook by Karl Knopf
ISBN: 9781569758052
Publication Date: 2010
This manual outlines the causes for common shoulder conditions, including shoulder impingement, rotator cuff, tendinitis, dislocation and repetitive motion injuries.
Imaging of the Shoulder by A. M. Davies; Jürg Hodler
ISBN: 9783540300014
Publication Date: 2006
This volume covers the broad spectrum of imaging methods and abnormalities of relevance in the diagnostic workup of the shoulder.
Interprofessional Rehabilitation by Sarah G. Dean (Editor); Richard J. Siegert (Editor); William J. Taylor (Editor)
ISBN: 9781118351406
Publication Date: 2012
A concise and readable introduction to the principles and practice of a person-centered interprofessional approach to rehabilitation, based upon a firm scientific evidence base.
Laboratory Manual for Physical Agents by Barbara J. Behrens
ISBN: 9780803617988
Publication Date: 2006
Helps students understand the principles behind the theory and rationale for the application of physical agents. This updated edition uses guided activities to allow students to make observations, think as a therapist, and draw their own conclusions.
Management in Physical Therapy Practices by Page, Catherine G.
ISBN: 9780803624191
Publication Date: 2009
An introduction for physical therapists who want to seek management positions in any health care setting. It will also offer reluctant managers and students an opportunity to view a broad range of possibilities for physical therapists as managers.
Manual Physical Therapy of the Spine by Kenneth A. Olson
ISBN: 9781416069447
Publication Date: 2008
A hands-on, how-to approach helps you learn techniques and clinical problem-solving skills for treating spine and TMJ disorders. This book provides the information you need to make sound decisions during clinical interventions. An evidence-based impairment classification approach helps you provide the best outcomes for your patients.
Meeting the Physical Therapy Needs of Children by Susan K. Effgen
ISBN: 9780803638907
Publication Date: 2013
Ensure children with disabilities and special healthcare needs achieve their full potential.
Physical Rehabilitation by Susan B. O'Sullivan; Thomas J. Schmitz; George D. Fulk
ISBN: 9780803625792
Publication Date: 2013
Rely on this comprehensive, curriculum-spanning text and reference now and throughout your career! It focuses on the rehabilitation management of adult patients, integrating basic surgical, medical, and therapeutic interventions to explain how to select the most appropriate evaluation procedures, to develop rehabilitation goals, and to implement a treatment plan.

Downloading Ebooks

Many vendors do not allow users to download eBooks. A few large packages, Proquest's ebrary, EBSCO's eBook Collection, and myiLibrary do allow users to download content.

The first step for all collections is to download the free software Adobe Digital Editions.

To download from ebrary you must create a personal ebrary account. Then select the book that you would like to download. Click "Download" and select "Download the entire document". Further instructions may be found here: ebrary Support Center download options. If you want to download to a tablet or mobile device you must also download ebrary's proprietary reader software. Here are the directions to download the Apple iOS ebrary reader: Apple iOS ebrary reader. Information on downloading the Android ebrary reader may be found here: Android ebrary reader. Checkout periods are for 14 days with ebrary and you may have up to 10 titles downloaded. After the checkout period lapses the content will still be on you device but it will be rendered unreadable. You are responsible for deleting the old files.
To download from EBSCO eBook collection you must also create a personal EBSCO account. Simply click "Sign In" on the upper right hand corner then click on "Create a new account" on the next screen. Checkout periods are 7 days with eBook collection. Further information may be found here: eBooks on EBSCOhost.
To download from MyiLibrary create an account or login if you already have one at My Account. Detailed directions are located here: MyiLibrary Quick Start Guide.

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