Rev. ed. of: Primary care for the physical therapist / [edited by] William G. Boissonnault. c2005

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Primary care : physical therapy models / Michael P. Johnson, Kristin Von Nieda, and David G. Greathouse -- Evidence-based examination of diagnostic information / Julie M. Fritz -- Cultural competence : an essential element of primary health care / Ronnie Leavitt -- Pharmacologic considerations for the physical therapist / William P. Brookfield -- The patient interview : the science behind the art / Matthew B. Garber, William G. Boissonnault -- Symptom investigation : part I-chief complaint by body region / Joseph Godges, Michael S. Wong, William G. Boissonnault -- Symptom investigation : part II-chief complaint by symptom / William G. Boissonnault, Kristi M. Hallisy -- Patient health history including identifying health risk factors / William G. Boissonnault -- Review of systems / William G. Boissonnault -- Patient interview : the physical examination begins / William G. Boissonnault -- Review of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems and vital signs / Steven H. Tepper, D. Michael McKeough -- Upper quadrant screening examination / William G. Boissonnault -- Lower quadrant screening examination / William G. Boissonnault -- Diagnostic imaging / Gail D. Deyle -- Laboratory tests and values / Connie J. Kittleson, Sandy Baatz -- The pediatric and adolescent population / Kristine M. Hallisy -- The obstetric client / Jill Schiff Boissonnault, Rebecca G. Stephenson -- The geriatric population / Sue Wenker, Maureen Euhardy -- A health and wellness perspective in primary care / Janet R. Bezner -- "Do not want to miss list" of nine conditions / William G. Boissonnault.

"Primary Care for the Physical Therapist: Examination and Triage, Second Edition, has responded to the increased role of physical therapists in primary care. Skills that many physical therapists need are directly addressed in this text. These key skills include communication and differential diagnosis skills including upper and lower quadrant screening exams, technical expertise, and clinical decision-making ability." "The text offers a diverse array of information pertaining specifically to physical therapists' screening and triaging patients/clients, including chapters on special populations (adolescent and geriatric patients) commonly seen in examination, chapters on pharmacology imaging, and lab tests." "Physical therapy students and practitioners alike will benefit from this resource which keeps them up-to-date in their field."--BOOK JACKET.