Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

Based on best practices prescribed in The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, Essentials of
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition provides comprehensive coverage of anatomy and
physiology, assessment, and aspects of the cardiopulmonary systems, with a focus on their interaction.
The disablement model is used in describing the eight cardiopulmonary practice patterns. Expert author
Ellen Hillegass also discusses pathophysiology, pharmacology, and interventions in the outpatient
setting. Incorporating Guide language, her practical approach progresses logically from basic sciences
through intervention, and emphasizes lifespan considerations