Psychology in the Physical and Manual Therapies
- 1st Edition - June 18, 2004
- Authors: Gregory Kolt, Mark Andersen
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 0 7 3 5 2 - 6
This is a comprehensive text on psychology as related directly to the physical and manual therapies. It is divided into 3 sections :Section 1 addresses psychological pri… Read more
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This is a comprehensive text on psychology as related directly to the physical and manual therapies. It is divided into 3 sections :Section 1 addresses psychological principles as they relate to illness, injury, and rehabilitation. Section 2 covers key concepts relevant to psychological care in the physical therapies (e.g., client-practitioner relationships, cognitive-behavioural interventions). The emphasis in the section is on integrating psychological and physical approaches to client care. Section 3 addresses specific client conditions encountered by those working in the physical and manual therapies.
- Easy-to-read style and format make the text a helpful reference for experienced practitioners brushing up, or for newcomers seeing a condition for the first time.
- Information effectively relates the theoretical and research foundation to the practicalities of client -practitioner relationships, interventions and working with clients with a variety of conditions.
- Broad international range of contributors provides diverse approaches, giving a global picture.
This book is primarily intended for qualified practitioners of physical and manual therapy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation medicine, osteopathy, and chiropractic. The book is also intended for instructors and advanced students in professional degree programs in the above disciplines. Other groups who may be interested in the book include practitioners in related areas such as athletic training and myotherapyWe anticipate potential markets in several countries including the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Scandinavia, and other parts of Europe. Given the large number of institutions training students in the physical therapies worldwide, the potential target market for this book is substantial.
ContributorsForewordPrefaceAcknowledgementsSECTION 1: Injury, illness, and rehabilitation: psychological principles1. Using psychology in the physical and manual therapies Gregory S. Kolt and Mark B. Andersen2. Psychological antecedents to injury and illness Urban Johnson3. Psychological responses to injury and illness Diane M. Wiese-Bjornstal4. Psychological aspects of rehabilitation Britton BrewerSECTION 2: Psychological care in the physical and manual therapies: An integrated approach5. Practitioner-client relationships: Building working alliances Al Petitpas and Allen Cornelius6. Transference and countertransference Mark B. Andersen7. Recognizing psychopathology Mark B. Andersen8. Cognitive and behavioral interventions Craig A. White and Esther K. Black9. Relaxation techniques Rosemary A. Payne10. Imagery Helen Graham11. Pain and its management Gregory S. Kolt12. Terminating the therapeutic relationship Lynda MainwaringSECTION 3: Working with specific client populations13. Traumatic brain injury and stroke Joseph H. Ricker14. Spinal cord injuries Beth L. Dinoff and J. Scott Richards15. Cardiovascular and respiratory conditions Pia B. Santiago and Robert M. Kaplan 16. Injury from sport, exercise and physical activity Gregory S. Kolt17. Arthritides Melainie Cameron18. Functional somatic syndromes Rona Moss-Morris and Wendy Wrapson19. Personality disorders Mark B. Andersen20. Terminal illness Stephen A. Gudas
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 18, 2004
- Language: English
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Gregory Kolt
Affiliations and expertise
Head, School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, University of Western Sydney, Campbelltown Campus, Penrith, AustraliaMA
Mark Andersen
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Centre for Rehabilitation, Exercise and Sport Sciences, Victoria University, Melbourne, AustraliaRead Psychology in the Physical and Manual Therapies on ScienceDirect