Before you can master your role in physical therapy you must first master the basics of patient care Pierson and Fairchild s Principles Techniques of Patient Care 7th Edition provides a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills needed for effective patient care Clear step by step instructions show how to safely perform common procedures and tasks such as assessment of vital signs positioning and draping range of motion exercises and patient transfer activities Rationales make it easy to understand why specific techniques are used Written by physical therapy experts Sheryl Fairchild and Roberta O Shea
