Another addition to the Jones and Bartlett Learning Series:
Contemporary Issues in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Medicine
A New Physical Therapy Text on Wellness!
Wellness is increasingly becoming an important part of physical therapy curriculums and practice. The focus of Wellness and Physical Therapy is the application of wellness to the practice and profession of physical therapy. This one-of-a-kind textbook addresses wellness within the realm of the Normative Model of Physical Therapist Professional Education: Version 2004, and CAPTE. The text consists of foundational knowledge, theoretical models, empirical research and application of material to physical therapy practice. Evidence-based practice is emphasized through a mixed approach of formalist and reader-response. Wellness and Physical Therapy is the first text to appreciate the importance of incorporating wellness into physical therapy. Complete with chapter objectives and useful appendices and resources, this is an important text for all physical therapy students!
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The APTA has released its "Education Strategic Plan, 2006 - 2020." Goal #8 in the Plan is: Enhance the Physical Therapist's perception, knowledge, and skills in contemporary and emerging health trends and in the delivery of health care in the following areas: Health Promotion and Wellness Market.
Features & Benefits
Wellness and Physical Therapy is the first text to appreciate the importance of incorporating wellness into physical therapy. The text consists of foundational knowledge, theoretical models, empirical research and application of material to physical therapy practice. Evidence-based practice is emphasized through a mix of formalist and reader-response approaches.
Wellness and Physical Therapy is written to assist the physical therapy student in learning the entry level physical therapy accreditation requirements related to wellness and to provide a further exploration of wellness and health promotion. This one-of-a-kind textbook addresses wellness within the realm of the Normative Model of Physical Therapist Professional Education: Version 2004, and CAPTE. Complete with chapter objectives and useful appendices and resources, this comprehensive resource is a crucial text for all physical therapy students!
Instructor Resources: PowerPoint Slides
Applicable Courses
Appropriate for physical therapy courses such as: Health and Wellness, Prevention and Wellness, Physical Therapy Constructs of Health and Wellness, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.
Chapter 1 Wellness and Why It’s Important in Physical Therapy
Chapter 2 The Evolution and Future of Physical Therapy as it Relates to Wellness
Chapter 3 Application of Wellness to Physical Therapy
Chapter 4 Physical Wellness
Chapter 5 Nutritional Wellness
Chapter 6 Physical Wellness – Fitness Wellness
Chapter 7 Physical Wellness - Body Composition
Chapter 8 Mental Wellness and Social Wellness
Chapter 9 Wellness – “Preferred Practice Pattern”
Chapter 10 Wellness and Physical Therapy –Case Scenario and Application to “Real” Patients/Clients
Chapter 11 Community Wellness
Appendix History of Nutritional Wellness
Sharon Elayne Fair, PT, MS, PhD-President, The Wellness Society
Sharon Elayne Fair, PT, MS, PhD
President, The Wellness Society