Introduction to Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Introduction to Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Second Edition offers an introduction to pathology for students enrolled in physical therapist assistant (PTA) programs.
"Introduction to Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant reviews pathological states and conditions that every PTA must understand in order to effectively treat patients. The text begins by introducing students to the underlying concepts of health and disease before delving into infection, inflammation, and repair. The core of the book explores the pathology of the body systems, followed by a consideration of environmental hazards and considerations for special populations"--
Dr. Moini is currently a Professor at Eastern Florida State College. Dr. Moini was assistant professor at Tehran University School of Medicine for nine years teaching medical and allied health students. The author was also a professor and former director (for 15 years) of allied health programs at Everest University. As a physician and instructor for the past 35 years, Dr. Moini established several new programs for allied health. Dr. Moini is actively involved in teaching and helping students to prepare for service in various health professions. He worked with the Brevard County Health Department as a health educator consultant for 18 years, offering continuing education courses to keep health professional up to date on the latest developments related to pharmacology, medication errors, immunizations, and other important topics. He has been an internationally-published author of various allied health books since 1999.
Casey Chaney was an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy Education at Western University in Pomona, California, but is now retired. Dr. Chaney is a boardcertified Orthopedic Specialist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Dr. Chaney's other research interests include the effects of graduate school on students' health, use of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, and dynamic neuromuscular stabilization in patients with chronic disease.