Physical Therapy for the Older Adult: Examination and Intervention: An Evidence Based Approach

Providing a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of physical therapy for older adults, this text integrates physical therapy concepts, evaluations, interventions, and clinical examples with supporting videos and interactive learning assessments. Taking full advantage of the electronic format, Physical Therapy for the Older Adult follows a standard chapter outline, beginning with online quizzes that set the stage for students, then moving into content, cases, and In-depth case videos. Every chapter has a beginning, middle and ending activity that gets students and practitioners thinking about the information to come and how to integrate new ideas into clinical practice. Carole Lewis, recipient of the 2016 Mary McMillan Lecturer Award, brings her experience and expertise to this critical topic along with renowned co-editors and authors from across the country.This is the tablet version which does not include access to the supplemental content mentioned in the text. Read more