Physical Therapy Perspectives in the 21st Century : : Challenges and Possibilities / / edited by Josette Bettany-Saltikov and Berta Paz-Lourido.
This book contains new information on physical therapy research and clinical approaches that are being undertaken into numerous medical conditions; biomechanical and musculoskeletal conditions as well as the effects of psychological factors, body awareness and relaxation techniques; specific and spe...
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| Place / Publishing House: | Rijeka : : IntechOpen,, 2012. ©2012 |
| Year of Publication: | 2012 |
| Language: | English |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (x, 400 pages) :; illustrations (some color) |
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| Other title: | Physical therapy perspectives in the 21st century |
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| Summary: | This book contains new information on physical therapy research and clinical approaches that are being undertaken into numerous medical conditions; biomechanical and musculoskeletal conditions as well as the effects of psychological factors, body awareness and relaxation techniques; specific and specialist exercises for the treatment of scoliosis and spinal deformities in infants and adolescents; new thermal agents are being introduced and different types of physical therapy interventions are being introduced for the elderly both in the home and clinical setting. Additionally research into physical therapy interventions for patients with respiratory, cardiovascular disorders and stroke is being undertaken and new concepts of wheelchair design are being implemented. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9535143077 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | edited by Josette Bettany-Saltikov and Berta Paz-Lourido. |