The Atlas of Physical Therapy

A FULL-COLOR, CASE-BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY ATLAS FOR CLINICIANS AND STUDENTS

The Color Atlas of Physical Therapy delivers a high-quality visual presentation of the disorders a physical therapist would most likely encounter in daily practice. Enhanced by more than 1,000 full-color illustrations and concise, evidence-based treatment recommendations, the book features a consistent design that makes information retrieval at the point of care fast and easy.

MOST CHAPTERS INCLUDE VITAL INFORAMTION SUCH AS:

• Condition/Disorder Synonyms

• ICD -9 and 10-CM Codes

• Preferred Practice Patterns

• Patient Presentation

• Key Features:

-- Description

-- Essentials of Diagnosis

-- General Considerations

-- Demographics

• Clinical Findings:

-- Signs and Symptoms

-- Functional Implications

-- Possible Contributing Causes

-- Differential Diagnosis

• Functional Goals

• Means of Confirmation:

-- Laboratory

-- Imaging

• Findings and Interpretation

• Treatment:

-- Medications

-- Medical Procedures

• Referrals

• Impairments

• Tests and Measures

• Intervention

• Prognosis

• References

• Patient Resources

This app is easy to navigate, allowing you to browse the contents or search for topics. The search tool shows you suggestions that appear in the text as you type so it is quick and helps with spelling medical terms. It also remembers past search terms so you can go back to a topic or image very easily. You can also create notes and bookmarks separately for chapters and images to enhance your learning. You can also change the text size for easier reading. No Internet connection needed to view the app after it has been downloaded. It is all ready for quick image and information retrieval. This app is optimized for whatever size device you are using, either phone or tablet.

This interactive app is based on the full content of The Color Atlas of Physical Therapy by McGraw-Hill Education.

Editor:

Eric Shamus, Phd, dPt, Pt, CSCS

Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Human Performance

College of Health Professions and Social Work

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

Disclaimer: This app is intended for the education of healthcare professionals and not as a diagnostic and treatment reference for the general population.

Developed by Usatine Media, LLC

Richard P. Usatine, MD, Co-President, Professor of Family & Community Medicine, Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

Peter Erickson, Co-President, Lead Software Developer