Pathology for the Physical Therapist Ass

Section 1: Introduction
1. Introduction to Concepts of Pathology
2. Problems Affecting Multiple Systems
3. Injury, Inflammation, and Healing

Section 2: Clinical Medicine
4. The Immune System
5. Infectious Disease
6. Oncology
7. The Integumentary System
8. The Endocrine and Metabolic Systems
9. The Cardiovascular System
10. The Hematologic System
11. The Respiratory System
12. The Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Biliary Systems

Section 3: Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System
13. Introduction to Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System
14. Genetic and Developmental Disorders
15. Infectious Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
16. Musculoskeletal Neoplasms
17. Bone, Joint, and Soft Tissue Diseases and Disorders

Section 4: Pathology of the Nervous System
18. Introduction to Central Nervous System Disorders
19. Infectious Disorders of the Central Nervous System
20. Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System
21. Stroke
22. Traumatic Brain Injury
23. Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
24. Cerebral Palsy
25. The Peripheral Nervous System

Evolve E-Chapters
1. Behavioral, Social, and Environmental Factors Contributing to Disease and Dysfunction
2. The Psychosocial-Spiritual Impact on Health Care
3. Environmental and Occupational Medicine
4. The Gastrointestinal System
5. The Renal and Urologic Systems
6. Central Nervous System Neoplasms
7. Epilepsy
8. Headache
9. The Male Genital or Reproductive System
10. The Female Genital or Reproductive System
11. Vestibular Disorders
12. Laboratory Tests and Values

Appendix A: Summary of Standard Precautions
Appendix B: Guidelines for Activity and Exercise