The Fourth Edition of Pediatric Physical Therapy is a comprehensive guide to the evaluation and rehabilitation of children with a wide range of diseases and disabilities. It integrates fundamental medical knowledge with evidence-based physical therapy assessment and intervention strategies, emphasizing clinical reasoning and patient-centered care. Key Features: Covers major diagnostic categories in pediatrics, including musculoskeletal, neurological, neuromuscular, cardiac, and pulmonary conditions. Presents thorough physical therapy evaluation methods, treatment approaches, and considerations for special issues within each diagnostic group. Emphasizes clinical decision-making through integrated case studies, now available online. Introduces four new chapters: Pediatric Physical Therapy, Cultural Sensitivity and Family-Centered Care; Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury; Traumatic Disorders and Sports Injuries; and Cardiac Disorders. Incorporates evidence-based practice principles throughout examination and treatment guidance. Features updated content on the development of body systems in alignment with the APTA’s Guide to Physical Therapy Practice. Includes boxes highlighting nutritional needs and other relevant pediatric considerations. Enhanced visual design with new illustrations and visual information displays to support learning.