Dreeben-Irimia's Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice, Fifth Edition uncovers the "what," "why," and "how" of physical therapy. The text thoroughly describes who provides physical therapy, in what setting, and how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants interact with patients, each other, and other healthcare professionals. The Fifth Edition delves into the tools and competencies physical therapists and physical therapist assistants use to care for a diverse population of people in a variety of clinical settings. The book discusses what it means to practice legally, ethically, and professionally, including practical communication skills. Open-ended Knowledge Check questions encourage students to practice and apply what they are learningClinical Scenarios present real-world examples of the concepts introduced in the text and include questions that instructors can utilize to assess students' application of those conceptsNavigate eBook includes embedded Knowledge Check Questions, Quizzes, and Flash CardsNavigate Advantage includes slides in PowerPoint format, Clinical Lab Scenarios, and Case StudiesInstructor Resources include a Test Bank, answer keys for practices activities and eBook quizzes, Practice Activities with Answers, and slides in PowerPoint format Introduction to Physical TherapyIntroduction to PT InterventionIntroduction to PTAPhysical Therapist Assistant IOrientation to Physical Therapy PracticePhysical Therapist Assistant Roles, Relationships, and ResponsibilitiesPhysical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Seminar © 2026 450 pages.