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Completely updated and rewritten to meet the specific needs of physical therapist assistants, this Second Edition focuses on the implementation of treatment plans and intervention using the appropriate therapeutic exercise techniques. The book describes a wide variety of therapeutic exercises and details the purpose, position, and procedure for each technique. Case studies and pediatric and geriatric recommendations are included.
This edition has three all-new chapters:: the role of the physical therapist assistant in therapeutic exercise, enhancement of breathing and pulmonary function, and functional fitness training for the elderly. Other new features include a two-color design, updated illustrations, and a glossary.
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FOUNDATIONS OF THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise
CHAPTER 2 The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant
Part II MOBILITY
CHAPTER 3 Range of Motion
CHAPTER 4 Stretching Activities for Increasing Muscle Flexibility
Part III STRENGTH AND POWER
CHAPTER 5 Principles of Resistance Training
CHAPTER 6 Open-Chain Resistance Training
CHAPTER 7 Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
CHAPTER 8 Closed-Kinetic-Chain Exercise
CHAPTER 9 Plyometrics
Part IV BALANCE
CHAPTER 10 Balance Training
CHAPTER 11 Reactive Neuromuscular Training
Part V CARDIOPULMONARY APPLICATIONS
CHAPTER 12 Principles of Aerobic Conditioning and Cardiac Rehabilitation
CHAPTER 13 Enhancement of Breathing and Pulmonary Function
Part VI FUNCTIONAL PROGRESSION IS THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
CHAPTER 14 Functional Progression for the Spine
CHAPTER 15 Functional Progression for the Extremities
Part VII UNIQUE APPLICATIONS OF THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
CHAPTER 16 Aquatic Therapy
CHAPTER 17 Principles of Contextual Fitness and Function for Older Adults
Geriatric Perspectives written by Reta Zabel, PT, PhD, GCS
Pediatric Perspectives written by Barabara Hoogenboom, PT, EdD, SCS, ATC
Glossary
Index