Written specifically for physical therapist assistants and students, this book follows he general guidelines of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and dheres to the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, providing a well-rounded, basic introduction to physical therapy. Introduction to Physical Therapy for Physical Therapist Assistants offers a solid overview of the physical therapy profession and of PTs and PTAs as members of the rehabilitation team, with important information on: physical therapy ethical and legal concepts cultural competence and cultural diversity domestic violence issues laws affecting physical therapy practice communication documentation and medical records teaching and learning medical terminology elements of patient care major physical therapy clinical practices and much more! Featuring learning objectives, review questions, and laboratory exercises, this text is an exceptional learning tool for anyone contemplating a career in physical therapy or already working in the field. Table of Contents PREFACE PART I: THE PROFESSION OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Chapter 1 Development of the Physical Therapy Profession History of Rehabilitation Treatments Including Therapeutic Exercises History of the Physical Therapy Profession Chapter 2 The Physical Therapist Assistant as a Member of the Health Care Team Direction and Supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant The Health Care Team and the Rehabilitation Team Emplo