Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy
2nd Edition
Published on 14. November 2003
Book
Hardback
400 pages
978-0-7506-7386-0 (ISBN)
Description
The 2nd Edition of this text summarises biologic, medical, and rehabilitative research, and applies these scientific findings to current treatment techniques. This evidence-based approach provides scientific rationales for treatment recommendations. Thoroughly revised and updated, this edition includes new chapters on wound management and aquatic therapy; pool management; pediatric aquatic therapy, and aquatic therapy of common orthopaedic problems.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Physiatrists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Sports Medicine Practitioners
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
60 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
975 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-7386-0 (9780750673860)
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Content
1. Aquatic Rehabilitation: A Historical Perspective 2. The Biophysiology of Aquatic Therapy 3. Facility Design and Water Management 4. Halliwick and Bad Ragaz Techniques 5. Watsu and Related Tecniques Uses and Modifications of Watsu in Rehabilitation 6. Aquatic Therapy Tools, Toys and Equipment 7. Aqua-Running: Applications and Technique 8. Aquatic Rehabilitation for Neurologic Disorders 9. Spine Pain: Aquatic Rehabilitation 10. Aquatic Therapy in Rheumatologic Disease 11. Aquatic Strategies in Musculoskeletal Pain 12. Pediatric Aquatic Therapy 13. Community Transitioning in Aquatic Therapy 14. Burn and Wound Therapy 15. Staff Training in Aquatic Therapy 16. Interdisciplinary Models of Care 17. Legal Aspects of Aquatic Therapy