Adventures In Physical Therapy: Stories to Ease the Pain

ISBN-13: 9781568251851 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 120 str.

Fernando Figueroa

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One morning, as Fernando Figueroa worked with a patient who was receiving intensive physical therapy, he told the healing but still-suffering man a funny story about another patient who had been in a similar situation. He laughed at Dr. Figueroa's story-and the painful therapy became less stressful. The man greatly appreciated the distraction and insisted Dr. Figueroa put all his stories together in book form so other patients' pain could also be eased.
After almost three decades in the profession, in "Adventures in Physical Therapy" Dr. Figueroa has compiled 28 short and easy-to-read stories from the experiences of his patients and colleagues. Many are humorous, some are inspirational, others are poignant-but all are important lessons in the strength of the human spirit. Dr. Figueroa says these stories, among others, have shaped, in many ways, how he views his life, his clinical practice, and his beliefs. Included:
PREFACE
CHAPTER ONE - The Lady and the Cat
CHAPTER TWO - A Surgeon from the Vietnam War
CHAPTER THREE - Mark, the Man Who Was in a Coma for Six Years
CHAPTER FOUR - The Harley Guy
CHAPTER FIVE - A New PT Treats the Wrong Patient
CHAPTER SIX - Fire Ants
CHAPTER SEVEN - A 101-Year-Old Man Gets a Traffic Ticket
CHAPTER EIGHT - Falls: The High Heels; The Lady Without a Real Family; A Fall in the Shower
CHAPTER NINE - Hurricane Stories: The Hearing Aid; The Boat; The Cat
CHAPTER TEN - The Easter Weekend of Tragedy and Hope
CHAPTER ELEVEN - New PT in Trouble
CHAPTER TWELVE - Near-Death Experiences: A Surprise During Surgery; A Car Accident
CHAPTER THIRTEEN - Beyond Manipulation
CHAPTER FOURTEEN - My Friend, Bill
CHAPTER FIFTEEN - Mr. Washington: An Example of the Perfect Patient
CHAPTER SIXTEEN - Jimmy, My 6'8" Patient
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN - The Cheerleader
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN - Driving Test
CHAPTER NINETEEN - The Difficult Patient
CHAPTER TWENTY - Travel to Jordan
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE - Mary, the PT Technician
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO - The Wild and Brilliant Idea
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE - The 350-Pound Patient with Bilateral Knee Replacements
EPILOGUE
APPENDIX A: How to Find a Physical Therapist
APPENDIX B: How to Become a Physical Therapy Professional
ABOUT THE AUTHOR