Primer on Measurement: An Introductory Guide to Measurement Issues

Written in a relaxed and readable style, this primer is your guidebook to using the "Standards for Tests and Measurements in Physical Therapy Practice." Developed by the American Physical Therapy Association to ensure the quality of physical therapy evaluation, the Standards are essential in practice, research, or academia. This easy-to-read handbook explains the technical aspects of the Standards while providing clear examples and useful illustrations to clarify key points. With this book on hand, you will become an educated user of the tests and measurements standards. Dr Jules M Rothstein is the coauthor of Rehabilitation Specialist's Handbook and was editor of Measurement in Physical Therapy. He is also Editor of the journal Physical Therapy. Dr John L Echternach was editor of Pain and Physical Therapy of the Hip.

Professor and Head, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chief of Physical Therapy Services, University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago.