Dutton's Introductory Skills and Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant : McGraw Hill Medical : 9781264267170 : 1264267177 : 17 Jan 2022 : "This book introduces a conceptual framework about the art of physical therapy to give the entry-level physical therapist assistant (PTA) student a broad foundation from which to support their journey through a typical curriculum. The purpose of this text is to cover the fundamental skills that most PTAs will use for the rest of their careers. This text provides a historical perspective on the physical therapy profession, an introduction to healthcare policy, and a definition of evidence-informed practice, and various chapters describing specific areas of clinical expertise, including how to enhance a patient's function in such tasks as bed mobility, transfers, and gait training. Chapter 1 provides a historical perspective on the physical therapy profession. Chapter 2 introduces the reader to essential healthcare policies. Chapter 3 describ