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Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral, 4e (Differential Diagnosis In Physical Therapy)

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I am currently using this book in my 3rd year of PT school. The book has very good information, and is easy to read, unlike many textbooks. The book can be utilized by reading the entire chapters, or by reviewing the many tables and figures which organize signs/symptoms and important information in list form on different systemic diseases. There are many case study examples, which are interesting and very useful. Summaries at the end of the chapters and the practice questions are all very helpful. I highly recommend this book!

I took this course over a year ago as part of a tDPT program. I have mixed feelings about the textbook. I liked the comprehensiveness of the chapters to cover all systems. I like especially the detailed screens for each area which are very useful when I see a red flag that I am not commonly treating (ex. GI problems). I really appreciated the fetal development explanations for visceral pain radiating to musculoskeletal areas such as the shoulder and back. This book has certainly enhanced my evaluation skills. But I was surprised at the lack of good scientific referencing in the book. I think Boissinault makes a stronger textbook.

I used it while working on my doctorate. There were books that I sold after I was done with them, but this is certainly one that I kept and use frequently. The format is easy to read and there are a variety of helpful case studies. I strongly recommend it.

the book help me alot while reviewing for the NPTE, read it 3x before takig the exam, good thing they deliver on time.

to all physical therapist out there doing reviews for pt test.. this is the book!!!

The most significant improvement from a previous edition. With approximately 300 additional pages of clinically useful and peer reviewed material, this is a must have for PT's moving our profession forward.

This text is well organized, includes forms for evaluation, and has descriptive illustrations for referred pain sites that make review and application of material easily accessible.

Very good book - I expect it will be useful throughout my career. Helpful review questions at the end of each chapter.

It was very useful but i just need time to read it, hopefully will devote sometime to read it !