Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists Screening for Referral 5/e 2013

Catherine C. Goodman, MBA, PT, CBP and Teresa Kelly Snyder, MN, RN, OCN, CS

Following the standards for competency established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) related to conducting a screening examination, Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists, 5^th Edition gives you a consistent way to screen for systemic diseases and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems. This comprehensive text centers on a 5-step screening model that covers past medical history, risk factor assessment, clinical presentation, associated signs and symptoms, and review of symptoms for each client.