The American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Advanced Proficiency Pathways is medicine’s premier program for increasing a physical therapy assistant's knowledge and skill in a chosen area of the field. Based on Rose Hamm’s acclaimed Text and Atlas of Wound Diagnosis and Treatment, this illustrated resource aligns with APTA’s program, providing clear, concise instructions on providing effective wound care.

Integumentary System Essentials for the PhysicalTherapist Assistant combines high-quality color photos and engagingly written foundational concepts to help students and practitioners master this important PTA task. Each chapter includes consistent headings, brief bulleted text, and numerous high-quality illustrations, and learning aids include case studies, chapter objectives, assessment guidelines, chapter references, and chapter summaries.

Integumentary System Essentials for the PhysicalTherapist Assistant covers every topic you need to know, including:

Anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system
Tissue healing response
Arterial and venous wounds
Lymphedema
Pressure injuries and ulcers
Diabetes and the diabetic foot
Burn wounds
Wound dressings
Electrical stimulation
Negative pressure wound therapy
Ultrasound
Pulsed lavage with suction
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

About the Author

Janice Lwin, PT, DPT, the director of the physical therapist assistant program at American Career College, earned the 2019 Master Teacher of the Year recognition awarded by Elsevier and the Accrediting Bureau for Higher Education Schools. Her research on physical therapy practices has been presented at state, national, and international conferences. A Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, Lwin is board-certified in orthopedics.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

We carry a comprehensive range of out of print and rare books.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Kennys Bookshops and Art Galleries Limited
Liosban Industrial Estate, Tuam Road, Galway, GY, Ireland

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks websites.

If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date.

For any queries please use the contact seller link or send an email to books@kennys.ie

Conor Kenny

Shipping Terms

All books securely packaged. Some books ship from Ireland.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	14 to 20 business days	13 to 14 business days
First item	US$ 10.50	US$ 21.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.