Principles & Techniques of Patient Care

by Sheryl L. Fairchild BS PT, Frank M. Pierson MA PT

This illustrated resource demonstrates proper techniques and procedures to help you evaluate, treat, and care for patients in the physical therapy setting. In addition to clear, "how-to" information on positioning and draping the patient, patient transfer, ambulation activities, and much more, you'll gain insight into the rationales and physiologic principles explaining why specific techniques are used.

400 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 1994