DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONTENTS:
Chapter 1. Physical Therapy for Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Chapter 2. Kyphosis Physiotherapy from Childhood to Old Age.
Chapter 3. A Review of Non-Invasive Treatment Interventions for Spinal Deformities.
Chapter 4. An Overview on the Efficacy of Manual Therapy (Manipulations and Mobilisations) on Nonspecific Cervical Pain:A Systematic Review in Adults.
Chapter 5. Use of Physiotherapeutic Methods to Influence the Position of the Foot.
Chapter 6. Effectiveness of Passive Joint Mobilisation for Shoulder Dysfunction: A Review of the Literature.
Chapter 7. Cryotherapy: Physiological Considerations and Applications to Physical Therapy.
Chapter 8. Natural Wool Fabrics in Physiotherapy.
Chapter 9. Home Physiotherapy: The Relevance of Social Determinants of Health in the Development of Physiotherapy in the Home Environment.
Chapter 10. Functional Challenges in the Elderly.
Chapter 11. Evidence-Based Management in the Rehabilitation of Osteoporotic Patients with Fragility Fractures.
Chapter 12. Focus on Psychological Factors and Body Awareness in Multimodal Musculoskeletal Pain Rehabilitation.
Chapter 13. Relaxation Techniques and States - Applications to Physical Therapy.
Chapter 14. Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Weaning Success in Critically Ill Intubated Patients.
Chapter 15. Lipedema.
Chapter 16. Running a Complementary Stroke Rehabilitation and Aftercare Program: Experiences of Four European Centres.
Chapter 17. Group Circuit Class Therapy for Stroke Survivors - A Review of the Evidence and Clinical Implications.
Chapter 18. Reaching for Independence: Challenges for a New Concept of Wheelchair Design.
