基本説明
Following the standards for competency established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) related to conducting a screening examination, it gives you a consistent way to screen for systemic diseases and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems. 4th ed.: 2006.
Full Description
Written by a leading expert in the field, this comprehensive reference text enables users to properly screen for medical disease to make an informed differential diagnosis. The goal of this text is to teach the Physical Therapist how to determine if the patient has a true neuromuscular or musculoskeletal problem and to determine the specific dysfunction or impairment. This new edition includes a chapter that focuses specifically on pain. It also contains a new chapter on physical assessment as a screening tool and the introductory chapter has been revised to explain the more modern approach of screening.5-Step screening model for differential diagnosis includes past medical history, risk factor assessment, clinical presentation, associated signs and symptoms, and review of symptoms. Systems-based approach to the physical therapy screening interview provides a consistent way to screen for systemic disease and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems.Three sections of content present material in a logical way that covers:An introduction to the screening processViscerogenic causes of neuromusculoskeletal pain and dysfunctionSystem origins of neuromusculoskeletal pain and dysfunctionCognitive processing and reasoning orientation approach encourages you to gather and analyze data, pose and solve problems, infer, hypothesize, and make clinical judgments.Case examples and case studies give real-world examples of hot to integrate screening information into the diagnosis process.Screening tools in the book and on the Evolve companion website feature forms and checklists used in professional practice.Introductory information on medical screening concepts set the stage for how screening is presented in the rest of the book.Reference values for common clinical laboratory tests offer easy access to pertinent information references in a screening exam.Red flag histories, risk factors, clinical presentation, signs and symptoms, helpful screening clues, and guidelines for referral bring your attention to the important information a therapist needs to be aware of during the screening process.NEW! Full-color design, photos, and illustrations clearly demonstrate pathologies and processes.NEW and UPDATED! Evolve resources include printable screening tools and checklists, practice test questions, and more to enhance your learning.NEW! Hot topics keep you informed on rehabbing patients in the dawn or more current surgeries.
Contents
Section One1. Introduction to Screening for Referral in Physical Therapy2. Interviewing As a Screening Tool3. Pain Types and Viscerogenic Pain Patterns4. Physical Assessment as a Screening ToolSection Two: Viscerogenic Causes of Neuromusculoskeletal Pain and Dysfunction5. Screening for Hematologic Disease6. Screening for Cardiovascular Disease7. Screening for Pulmonary Disease8. Screening for Gastrointestinal Disease9. Screening for Hepatic and Biliary Disease10. Screening for Urogenital Disease11. Screening for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease12. Screening for Immunologic Disease13. Screening for CancerSection Three: Systemic Origins of Neuromusculoskeletal Pain and Dysfunction14. Screening in the Head, Neck, and Back15. Screening in the Sacrum, Sacroiliac, and Pelvis16. Screening in the Lower Quadrant: Buttock, Hip, Thigh, Groin, and Leg17. Screening in the Chest, Breast, and Ribs18. Screening in the Shoulder and Upper ExtremityAppendicesA. Screening SummaryB. Special Questions to AskC. Special Forms to UseD. Special Tests to Perform
