Fit4work: Fitness for Vocational Tasks for Youth with Disabilities: Second Edition, Paperback/Connie C. Johnson Pt

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Description In this revised version of the popular book "Fit4Work," Dr. Johnson updates original content including the model of work capacity evaluation/intervention for youth with disabilities, and tests and measures sections. Added sections include interventions and exercise strategies. In conversational format, physical and occupational therapists will find this book easy to read and apply to practice. About the Author Dr. Johnson is a school based physical therapist working in a suburb of Washington, DC. She received her entry level MSPT at Springfield College and her DSc PT at the University Of Maryland. She participated in the Leadership Education for Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Program (LEND) in Washington, DC. She is a member of the APTA, Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy and serves as Region V Director, as a member of the Practice Committee and Adult Adolescent with Developmental Disabilities Special Interest group. She has published in the following areas in peer reviewed journals: physical activity for children with disabilities, use of the Guide to PT Practice and case studies on work capacity evaluation for youth with disabilities. Her research interests include clinical decision making and promoting best practice amongst school based therapists. She has presented nationally and virtually and enjoys sharing knowledge in the hopes of supporting best practice for children and youth with disabilities. For more information http: //fit4workpt. com