Principles of Physiology
A Scientific Basis of Physiotherapy
Saunders (Publisher)
Published on 4. December 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-7020-1936-4 (ISBN)
Description
This innovative textbook presents a uniquely structured view of the phyiological process underlying physical therapy. Research-based and up-to-date, the text takes the reader up to and beyond the scope of traditional degree-level physiology texts in those aspects of human physiology that are pertinent to research and practice in physical therapy. It also contains frequent descriptions of how this phyiological information is applied in practice. Features: * In-depth focus on motor control, pain and Neuroplasticity. * Discussion of the physiological principles underlying cardiac rehabilitation. * Extensive coverage of exercise physical therapy. * Frequent explanation of the link between science and practice. * Extensive clinical applications to facilitate learning. * Attractive, well-illustrated, two-colour text.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
165 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
505 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-1936-4 (9780702019364)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Cells and Tissues. Nervous System I: Structure and Basics. Nervous System II: Neurophysiology. Nervous System III: Neuroplasticity. Nervous System IV: Pain. Skeletal Muscle. Cardiovascular Physiology. Respiratory Physiology. Exercise Physiology.