Physical Therapist Assistant

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This text serves as a timely reminder to refresh in our minds the definition of a physical therapist assistant, which according to the American Physical Therapy Association is a " technically educated health care provider who assists the physical therapist (as cited in Shankman & Manske, 201 1 , p. 1 3). The text is divided into six parts, the first of which covers basic concepts of orthopaedic management and is followed by a review of tissue healing and then a section on common medications used in orthopaedics. The second half covers biomechanics, joint mobilisation and the management of conditions by region, followed by a section covering rheumatological conditions, pain, orthotics and prosthetics.

The association's goals and objectives for PTAs and PT/PTA teams over the next 40 years will be met when we put aside. . .old arguments, accept the current realities of our roles within our field and in the health care arena, and work together to meet the goals and objectives of Vision 2020 for both PTs and PTAs. When I'm asked, "What is APTA doing for me?" my response is, "What are you doing for APTA?" The association is not a luxury cruise ship one boards in order to be waited on 24/7. It's a working vessel that gains speed and defined direction with every additional PT, PTA, and student we have manning the oars and propelling us along.

Documentation, the crucial element needed for recording patient/client management, is the focus of this 8-chapter workbook directed at physical therapist assistants. Written in a straightforward narrative style, this guide provides a thorough discussion of the documentation process.

Each of the 8 chapters is written in textbook fashion, beginning with clearly defined chapter objectives, followed by the discussion, which is peppered with diagrams, flow charts, and tables. Each chapter ends with review questions and application exercises. The format allows ample room for the student to write responses to each question or exercise.

This study used a quasi-experimental design with a pre-/post-test to examine changes in undergraduate healthcare students' perceptions and attitudes toward IPC following their participation in an interprofessional simulation program.