[Book Description]

The pathology text written for the PTA by a PTA educator.
Just what you need for class, clinical and beyond.
Rely on this groundbreaking text to provide just the right amount of pathology you need to build a firm foundation for class and clinical practice. Use it to help you excel in class, prepare for the national licensing examination, and as an on-the-job reference after you granduate.
A wealth of tables, lists, information boxes, and illustrations help you master all of the crucial information you need to know as a PTA, including pathological processes, medical tests, medical terminology, physical therapy interventions, and much more.


[Contents]

Chapter 1: Inflammation and Healing
Chapter 2: Immunopathology, Neoplasia, and Chromosome Abnormalities
Chapter 3: Cardiovascular Pathologies
Chapter 4: Respiratory Diseases
Chapter 5: Degenerative Joint Diseases and Bone Pathologies
Chapter 6: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Related Conditions
Chapter 7: Neurological Disorders
Chapter 8: Burns and Skin Conditions
Chapter 9: Endocrine, Metabolic, and Nutritional Disorders
Chapter 10: Infectious Diseases
Chapter 11: Female and Male Reproductive System Conditions
Chapter 12: Diseases of the Digestive and Urinary Systems
Chapter 13: Intensive Care
Chapter 14: The Geriatric Patient

Glossary
Index