The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant

Regulations and Responsibilities

3rd Edition

Holly Clynch
F.A. Davis
320 pages
ISBN: 9781719643146
December 2022

This groundbreaking text offers the perfect introduction to the history of the Physical Therapist Assistant and their responsibilities today. The 3rd Edition delves into the ever-expanding role of the PTA in the clinical setting as well as the regulations that govern the PTA’s scope of work. Featuring expanded content and questions related to the biopsychosocial model of health and the ICF model of patient categorization, as well as new coverage of the ramifications of racism on patients, providers, and institutions to promote discussions of this challenging topic.