The integration of the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice in the management of a geriatric patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The Guide to Physical Therpy Practice integrates the patient/client management and disablement models in the required process that a physical therapist follows at the first visit with the patient before providing therapeutic intervention. This case report illustrates the integration of the guide in the physical therapy management of a geriatric patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.