Physical Therapy in Arthritis
Published in March 1996
Book
Hardback
438 pages
978-0-7216-4999-3 (ISBN)
Description
This text offers the health professional a full approach to physical therapy for clients with arthritis of all ages. The emphasis is on assessment and physical management, with specific chapters on the paediatric client, clients with ankylosing spondylitis and osteoarthritis, and their community care. The coverage of the book encompasses epidemiology, pathology, medical management and pharmacology from a physical therapy management perspective. It includes a chapter on cardiovascular health and fitness, which offers guidance in managing clients with multiple joint involvement, together with case reports. References include listings of resources, arthritis outcome measures and a glossary of terms.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
243 ills (35 in full color)
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
1144 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7216-4999-3 (9780721649993)
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Content
The Historical Record: Paleopathology and Physical Therapy in Management of Arthritis. Epidemiology and Economics of Arthritis. Pathophysiology of Inflammation, Repair, And Immobility. Diagnosis and Management of Arthritic Conditions. Pain and Tender Points: Fibrositis/Fibromyalgia and Related Syndromes. Surgical Interventions. Psychological Distress and Clinical Outcomes. Assessment of Joint Disease. Pharmacology and the Interaction with Physical Therapy. Orthotics, Splinting, And Lifestyle Factors. Cardiovascular Health and Physical Fitness for the Client with Multiple Joint Involvement. Physical Therapy Management of the Child and Adolescent with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Inflammatory Conditions. Physical Therapy Management of the Patient with Osteoarthritis. Physical Therapy Management of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Community-Based Physical Therapy Management of Arthritis. Methodological Principles for Physical Therapy Research in Arthritis--How to Critically Appraise the Literature. Appendices. Bibliography. Glossary.