This book introduces the student and practising physiotherapist to the multi-faceted components of the care and treatment of elderly patients and presents a problem-orientated approach to physiotherapy, assessment and management. Care of the elderly demands a dynamic and responsible approach and this book will help to improve therapy skills. The authors describe appropriate physiotherapy practice together with the pathology and medicine of old age. There is also consideration of social and psychological issues. Working with elderly people in the community as well as in hospital is reviewed.
This book introduces the student and practising physiotherapist to the multi-faceted components of the care and treatment of elderly patients and presents a problem-orientated approach to physiotherapy, assessment and management. Care of the elderly demands a dynamic and responsible approach and this book will help to improve therapy skills. The authors describe appropriate physiotherapy practice together with the pathology and medicine of old age. There is also consideration of social and psychological issues. Working with elderly people in the community as well as in hospital is reviewed.
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978-0-7099-3696-1 (9780709936961)
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Growing old. General principles. Physiotherapy assessment. Neurological disability. The management of stroke. Treatment of musculo-skeletal disorders. Cardiac and peripheral vascular rehabilitation. Disorders of the respiratory system. Skin and pressure sores. Psychiatry of elderly patients. Music, leisure and exercise. Medication and physiotherapy. Care of the dying. Hospital and community services. Aids, equipment and appliances. Appendies: activities of daily living charts; suggested programme of exercise and dance; suggested activities class.
