| Edition |
3rd ed. |
| Description |
xi, 263 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) |
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20170830 |
| Series |
Physiotherapy essentials |
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Physiotherapy essentials.
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| Note |
200 credits. (x 2). |
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Previous edition: 2011. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
FOREWORD<br>PREFACE<br>CONTRIBUTORS<br>1 INTRODUCTION<br>Section 1<br>PRINCIPLES OF TISSUE MANAGEMENT<br>2 FUNCTION AND DYSFUNCTION OF JOINTS<br>3 PRINCIPLES OF JOINT TREATMENT<br>4 FUNCTION AND DYSFUNCTION OF MUSCLE AND TENDON<br>5 PRINCIPLES OF MUSCLE AND TENDON TREATMENT<br>6 FUNCTION AND DYSFUNCTION OF NERVE<br>7 PRINCIPLES OF NERVE TREATMENT<br>Section 2<br>PRINCIPLES OF PATIENT MANAGEMENT<br>8 UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING PERSISTENT PAIN<br>9 PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION AND ITS APPLICATION TO CLINICAL REASONING<br>10 PRINCIPLES OF EXERCISE REHABILITATION<br>INDEX |
| Summary |
Now in its third edition, this core textbook continues to provide a comprehensive, evidence-enhanced guide to the principles of treatment and management of the musculoskeletal system. Now in its third edition, this core textbook continues to provide a comprehensive, evidence-enhanced guide to the principles of treatment and management of the musculoskeletal system. Nicola Petty is joined by Kieran Barnard in editing this new edition which also sees an expanded number of specialist clinicians and academics contributing individual chapters. Principles of Musculoskeletal Treatment and Management provides both students and experienced practitioners with an invaluable guide to the principles applied in contemporary musculoskeletal therapy. Provides theory and research knowledge to underpin treatment and management strategies for patients with musculoskeletal conditions Provides a rationale to support clinical decision-makingOffers an up-to-date evidence-enhanced approach to patient treatment and managementEmphasizes the importance of communication and clinical reasoning, as well as hands-on and rehabilitation skillsBrand-new chapter on the principles of communication and its application to clinical reasoningBrand-new chapter on the principles of exercise rehabilitationHighlights the health benefits of some treatment approachesReferences updated throughout |
| Form |
Also available in printed form ISBN 9780702067198 |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Musculoskeletal system -- Diseases -- Physical therapy.
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Health and Wellbeing. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Petty, Nicola J., editor.
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Barnard, Kieran, editor.
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| ISBN |
9780702067211 (e-book) |
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