Physical Therapist Assistant Brochure 2026-2027

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

GONIOMETRY

NEW EDITION!

Evidence Based Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition Julie Tilson, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA Clarisa A Martinez, PT, DPT, MS Linda Fetters PT, PhD, FAPTA

Norkin & White’s Measurement of Joint Motion A Guide to Goniometry, 6th Edition D. Joyce White, PT, DSc

Resources on FADavis.com

Resources on FADavis.com

Improve outcomes through evidence-based therapy. This practical, easy-to-use guide uses a five-step process to show students how to find, appraise, and apply the research in the literature to meet their patient’s goals. New to this Edition ƒ NEW CHAPTERS! Appraising Qualitative and Mixed Methods Design Studies, Appraising Single Subject Design Studies, Ethics in Research , and Knowledge Translation and Behavior Change ƒ REVISED! Tables for more organized presentation of topics ƒ ADDED! More examples of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); examples of evidence in practice; sample abstracts; and content on AI-generated data Outstanding Features ƒ Five-step model: 1. Identify the need, 2. Search for the best possible research evidence, 3. Appraise the research evidence, 4. Integrate the research with clinical expertise and the patient’s values/circumstances, 5. Evaluate the effectiveness of steps 1-4 and identify ways for improvement ƒ Covers inferential statistics and interpretation and how to use CAT models (Critically Appraised Topic) to communicate evidence ƒ Offers key statistical analyses that inform clinical decisions, including confidence intervals, effect size, number needed to treat (NNT), and minimal clinically important differences About 290 pages | 160 illustrations | Early 2027 About $78.95 (US) ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-5092-2 2027

Complete coverage of goniometry measurements & muscle length tests § NEW! Over 360 all-new, full-color photographs show how to perform joint measurement techniques and identify the underlying anatomy. § NEW & EXPANDED! Tables summarize current research findings on the reliability of assessing joint motion and muscle length with universal goniometers. § UPDATED & REVISED! Methods of measuring wrist and hand motions incorporate the methods recommended by the American Society of Hand Therapists. § UPDATED! Evidence addresses age, gender, and body mass, as well as the effects of the testing process. 688 pages | 403 Illustrations | Soft cover, spiral-bound | 2026 $87.95 (US) ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-4241-5

Instructors § eBook, powered by VitalSource—Your complete text online § Classroom & Lecture Planning Resources • Image Bank

• PowerPoint Presentations • Case Studies & Lab Activities • Videos

• Instructor’s Guide for Physical Therapy Assistants— includes suggested syllabus and relevant teaching tips § PTA and PT Test banks and generation software Students § Videos – Watch textbook concepts come to life

Instructors § VitalSource eBook § Instructor Guide § Image Bank § PowerPoint Students § VitalSource eBook

AVAILABLE NOW! Evidence Based Physical Therapy, 2nd Edition $77.95 (US) ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-6115-8

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