Physical Therapy Aide Textbook: Rehabilitation Series 5th Edition (2016)


ISBN: 978-1-944471-46-0

Author: Sultan Khan, Faisal Khan MD​

Cover: Softcover

Format: Color

Edition: 5th

Year Published: 2016

Format Available: Hardcopy (Print Format)

Preview Available: Yes

Paperback: 380 pages

Language: English

Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5

By: Sultan, et al. Khan (Author), Faisal Khan MD​

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The physical therapy aide textbook is designed for students looking to further their career in physical therapy. The book shows various aspects of physical therapy. The book consists of Introduction to physical therapy, anatomy and physiology, ethics and legal issues in healthcare, communication, professionalism, therapeutic procedures performed by physical therapist which includes: therapeutic exercises, hydrotherapy, massage therapy, introduction to electrotherapy (therapeutic ultrasound, interferential therapy, tens, and laser therapy. The book also teaches techniques of transfer technique. Other procedures discussed in the book are range of motion techniques, thermotherapy, cryotherapy, hydrotherapy and more. Other topics include assistive devices, orthotics prosthetics, wheelchair
management and more.



  1. Legal Issues in Healthcare 
  2. Anatomy & Physiology for PCT Technicians
  3. Wound Care, Pressure Sores & Wheelchair Management
  4. Physical Assessment & Examination
  5. Patient Positioning, Bed Mobility & Range of Motions
  6. Gait, Assistive Devices, Orthotic and Prosthetics
  7. Transfer Techniques and Therapeutic Exercises


  • Sultan Khan
  • Faisal Farooq
  • KM Farooq

PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE ONLINE REVIEW PROGRAM

Course Type: Self Paced     Course Format: Online     Account Access: 12 Weeks

Chapter 1: Introduction to Patient Care

Chapter 2: Infection Control & Standard Precautions

Chapter 3: Legal Issues in Healthcare

Chapter 4: Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology

Chapter 5: Medical Conditions, Diseases & Disorders (Brief Description)

Chapter 6: Physical Assessment and Examination

Chapter 7: Patient Positioning and Bed Mobility Techniques

Chapter 8: Range Of Motion

Chapter 9: Therapeutic Exercises

Chapter 10: Gait

Chapter 11: Assistive Devices

Chapter 12: Orthosis and Prosthesis

Chapter 13: Transfer Techniques

Chapter 14: Wound care and pressure sores

Chapter 15: Wheelchair Management

Chapter 16: Patient Care Skills Competency Skills

Special Topic 1: Postural Imbalance

Special Topic 2: Confusion & Dementia

Special Topic 3: Draping Techniques

Special Topic 4: Aphasia & Types

Special Topic 5: CPR, AED & Abdominal Thrust

Special Topic 6: Patient Defense Mechanism

Special Topic 7: Activities of Daily Living

Special Topic 8: Levels of Need

Special Topic 9: Aging and Its Changes

Special Topic 10: End of Life Care

Special Topic 11: Fall In Elderly

Special Topic 12: Relaxation Exercises

Special Topic 13: Gait Belt and Its Uses

Special Topic 14: Breathing Exercises

Special Topic 15: Professions in Therapeutic Services

Special Topic 16: Psychological Disorders

Special Topic 17: Personality Disorders

Special Topic 18: Death and Dying

Special Topic 19: Restraints & Incident Reports

Special Topic 20: Communication

Special Topic 21: Professionalism in healthcare

Special Topic 22: Jobs and its Health Effects

Special Topic 23: Performing self-evaluation of professional behavior

Special Topic 24: Patient Reception Area

Special Topic 25: Cleanliness in Work Place

Special Topic 26: Consider implementing recommended safe work practices

Special Topic 27: Carpel Tunnel Syndromes

Special Topic 28: Fighting Identity Theft

Special Topic 29: Opening and Closing Medical Office or Healthcare Facility

Special Topic 30: Telephone Procedures in a Medical Facility

Special Topic 31: Inventory Maintenance

Special Topic 32: Scheduling Patient Appointment

Special Topic 33: Job Search

Special Topic 34: Medical Terminology

Special Topic 35: Abbreviation & Description