{"product_id":"therapeutic-agents-for-the-physical-therapist-assistant-paperback","title":"Therapeutic Agents for the Physical Therapist Assistant - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJennifer Memolo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first textbook specifically for physical therapist assistant (PTA) students on physical agent modalities, \u003cem\u003eTherapeutic Agents for the Physical Therapist Assistant\u003c\/em\u003e is a standout resource that will greatly enhance a PTA curriculum.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTherapeutic Agents for the Physical Therapist Assistant\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e focuses on the use and execution of each physical agent, covering thermal, sound-energy, mechanical, electrical, and electromagnetic agents. Tables, graphs, review questions, and photos are included for visual reference and lab practice. Clinical tips and case studies are sprinkled throughout each chapter, along with sample documentation and checklists to follow when documenting a therapeutic modality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal agents, including thermotherapy and cryotherapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound-energy modalities, including therapeutic ultrasound and phonophoresis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical agents, including hydrotherapy, traction, compression, manual therapy, and soft-tissue mobilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical agents, including electrotherapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectromagnetic agents, including shortwave diathermy, low-level laser therapy, infrared light therapy, and ultraviolet light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom, consisting of an Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint slides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis textbook is perfect for instructors in PTA programs looking for a text on physical modalities and agents that is geared specifically toward their students. This text will equally hold a valuable place on the shelf as an important reference text for PTA students after they enter the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer Memolo, MA, PTA\u003c\/b\u003e lives in Huntsville, Alabama. She taught in the associate of science Physical Therapist Assistant program at Nebraska Methodist College in Omaha, Nebraska, and both the associate of science and bachelor of science Physical Therapist Assistant programs at Clarkson College in Omaha. She currently serves as the writer\/editor for the Office of Development at The University of Alabama in Huntsville. She received her bachelor of arts degree in English at Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, Alabama, and then a master's in creative writing at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. She received her associate of science degree as a physical therapist assistant from Nash Community College, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, in 2008, at which time she moved to Omaha, where she worked and lived for 12 years. She has worked in inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and home health settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47739077820675,"sku":"9781630912420","price":131.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/9310\/7359\/files\/dWNualYxUnphQkV5LzBBbzQ2Qllmdz09.webp?v=1771026920","url":"https:\/\/annizon.com\/en-de\/products\/therapeutic-agents-for-the-physical-therapist-assistant-paperback","provider":"annizon.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}