<p>Following the standards for competency established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) related to conducting a screening examination, <b>Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists, 5<SUP>th</SUP> Edition</b> gives you a consistent way to screen for systemic diseases and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems. This comprehensive text centers on a 5-step screening model that covers past medical history, risk factor assessment, clinical presentation, associated signs and symptoms, and review of symptoms for each client.</p><br><br><ul><li><b>5-Step screening model for differential diagnosis</b> includes past medical history, risk factor assessment, clinical presentation, associated signs and symptoms, and review of symptoms. </li><li><b>Systems-based approach to the physical therapy screening interview</b> provides a consistent way to screen for systemic disease and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems.</li><li><b>Three sections of content </b>present material in a logical way that covers:</li> <ul><li>An introduction to the screening process</li><li>Viscerogenic causes of neuromusculoskeletal pain and dysfunction</li><li>System origins of neuromusculoskeletal pain and dysfunction</li></ul><li><b>Cognitive processing and reasoning orientation approach</b> encourages you to gather and analyze data, pose and solve problems, infer, hypothesize, and make clinical judgments.</li><li><b>Case examples and case studies</b> give real-world examples of hot to integrate screening information into the diagnosis process.</li><li><b>Screening tools</b> in the book and on the Evolve companion website feature forms and checklists used in professional practice.</li><li><b>Introductory information on medical screening concepts</b> set the stage for how screening is presented in the rest of the book.</li><li><b>Reference values for common clinical laboratory tests</b> offer easy access to pertinent information references in a screening exam.</li><li><b>Red flag histories, risk factors, clinical presentation, signs and symptoms, helpful screening clues, and guidelines for referral</b> bring your attention to the important information a therapist needs to be aware of during the screening process.</li></ul> <p> </p><br><br><ul><li><b>NEW! Full-color design, photos, and illustrations </b>clearly demonstrate pathologies and processes.</li><li><b>NEW and UPDATED! Evolve resources</b> include printable screening tools and checklists, practice test questions, and more to enhance your learning.</li><li><b>NEW! Hot topics</b> keep you informed on rehabbing patients in the dawn or more current surgeries.</li></ul>