Prevention Practice and Health Promotion (Health and Wellness for DPT)

About the Book

Prevention Practice and Health Promotion (Health and Wellness for DPT) serves as an indispensable resource for physical therapy students, clinicians, and allied health professionals dedicated to proactive patient care. Authored by Catherine Rush Thompson, this second edition delivers a thorough exploration of prevention strategies tailored to healthy, at-risk, and disabled populations. By anchoring its methodology in the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) framework, the text provides a clear, internationally recognized standard for evaluating and promoting optimal functioning across the lifespan.

The updated 2024-25 edition expands on foundational clinical concepts while integrating contemporary wellness paradigms that reflect the evolving landscape of rehabilitation science. Readers will find a carefully structured progression from theoretical models to practical, evidence-based applications, ensuring that complex health promotion principles are accessible and immediately deployable in clinical settings. The interdisciplinary scope bridges physical therapy, public health, exercise physiology, and behavioral wellness, offering a unified perspective that prepares practitioners to address the multifaceted determinants of patient health.

Key Themes & Topics Covered

• Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention: Comprehensive strategies for intervening before disease onset, during early risk stages, and following established disability or chronic conditions.
• WHO ICF Model Integration: Practical application of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health as a guiding framework for assessment and intervention planning.
• Holistic Health and Wellness: Emphasis on whole-person care that integrates physical, psychological, social, and environmental dimensions of well-being.
• Interdisciplinary Healthcare Perspectives: Collaborative approaches drawing from multiple clinical fields to enhance patient outcomes and community health initiatives.
• Evidence-Based Practice Resources: Current research-backed strategies, clinical tools, and implementation guidelines for real-world prevention programming.
• Population-Specific Applications: Tailored considerations for healthy individuals, at-risk groups, and patients navigating disabilities or chronic health challenges.

Who Should Read This?

This volume is specifically designed for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students, licensed physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and allied healthcare providers seeking to expand their clinical scope beyond traditional treatment modalities. It is equally valuable for public health practitioners, wellness coaches, and academic instructors who require a structured, evidence-driven reference for teaching or implementing prevention-focused care models. Whether you are developing community health programs, refining clinical decision-making, or preparing for advanced certification, this text delivers the foundational knowledge necessary to champion proactive health strategies.

Add this essential clinical reference to your professional library today and elevate your approach to prevention practice and health promotion.