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Moving in on Pain

  • 1st Edition
  • October 26, 1995
  • Michael Shacklock
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 8 9 2 6 - 7
As the first multidisciplinary gathering organised by physiotherapists addressing exclusively the issue of pain, the conference has, through presentations and workshops, served as a unique update in pain management, and includes contributions from such as * Emeritus Prof. Patrick Wall (University of London) * Prof. Michael Cousins (Royal North Shore Hospital and Sydney University * Associate Prof. George Mendelson (Caulfield General Medical Centre and Monash University The selected papers andthe commentary on the `Images of Pain' art exhibition together form a benchmark of the state of contemporary pain research and thinking, and is an invaluable read for any health professional dealing with pain and its treatment.

Physiotherapy with Older People

  • 1st Edition
  • September 6, 1995
  • Barrie Pickles + 4 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 1 9 3 1 - 9
Most of the people receiving physiotherapy are middle-aged or older, thus it is important for all physiotherapists to acquire the knowledge and skills particular to working with older people. The role of the physiotherapist is not restricted to reducing disability, but also encompasses the promotion of positive health, and Barrie Pickles and colleagues have taken the innovative approach of combining both of these aspects in this research-based, comprehensive textbook. Written by an international team of experts, the text is divided into the following sections: Background to Aging The Aging Process Working with Older People Management of Impairments and Disabilities Handicaps of Aging Integrated Case Management Future DirectionsWithin these broad areas, the authors provide a thorough and readable introduction to the many complex and challenging issues that form part of or influence health care and health education for the older adult, including: Posture and gait Communication Motor learning Health promotion programs Specific clinical problems, such as pain, stroke and incontinenceThe book is written from a global perspective, the link between theory and practice is made both within each individual chapter and by means of helpful case studies. Students will find this attractively presented text a stimulating introduction to the theoretical background and principles of physiotherapy, practice older people.

Use of Counselling Skills

  • 1st Edition
  • May 11, 1995
  • John Swain
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 1 6 1 8 - 8
Therapy is an essentially human activity that needs to be understood in terms of the relationships, processes of communication and people involved. This book is designed to support therapists in establishing open and mutual relationships, with clientsand colleagues, for shared decision making, effective working partnerships and mutual empowerment. * Issues of the use of counselling skills are looked at specifically focusing on the principles, processes and contexts of therapy. * The book takes areflective practitioner approach and provides activities designed to help the reader relate the ideas discussed in the book to themselves, their practice as therapists and the particular context of their work. * the book draws on and explores a widerange of personal and formal perspectives, including the clients' viewpoints, to enhance reflection on communication and relationships in practice. This books will be invaluable reading for all therapists looking to improve their professionalrelationship skills. 'This excellent and readable book is part of the Butterworth-Heinemann Skills for Practice series. This is a book for every general or specialist therapist who has a will to become a more reflective practitioner. It is certainly amust for every department library, and would I hope stimulate interesting discussion and evaluation of practice.' - Physiotherapy, March 1996

Physiotherapy in Pediatrics

  • 3rd Edition
  • March 22, 1995
  • Roberta B. Shepherd
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 0 6 2 0 - 2
Extensively revised and updated, the new edition of this classic text continues to provide an essential introduction to paediatric physiotherapy. With increased research findings the physiotherapy for movement-disabled individuals is changing from the neurophysiologic or neurodevelopmental therapeutic approach to a movement science based approach. This book now includes valuable new chapters on:* Development of movement and skill* Training motor control and optimising motor learning* Maturational, pathophysiological and recovery processes in the CNSAll remaining chapters have been updated to include the clinical relevance of recent scientific developments. The references and additional reading lists have been expanded to guide the student of paediatric physiotherapy towards useful further reading.'Physiotherapy in Paediatrics' remains an indispensable guide to paediatric physiotherapy for the student and practitioner physiotherapist.

Adult Hemiplegia Evaluation and Treatment

  • 3rd Edition
  • June 30, 1990
  • Berta Bobath
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 0 1 6 8 - 9
This, the third edition of Berta Bobath's classic work, shows the continuation and development of treatment, while the underlying concept on which treatment was based has not changed. However, the emphasis on treatment is now more on the patient's active participation in partnership with the therapist in the holistic approach to the patient's individual problems. Moreover, treatment is no longer confined to academic exercises divorced from daily life, but makes use of familiar daily items, for example beds, tables, chairs, walls and stairs so that the patient can apply the treatment 'sessions' to daily activities.Berta Bobath has introduced some 25 per cent of new material consisting of the nature of the handicap, neurophysiological considerations, normal automatic postural reactions and abnormal postural reflex activity. In addition to the new artwork included, most of the existing artwork has been replaced. All the remaining sections have been considerably revised, updated and expanded.This new edition enables both therapy students and their teachers to increase their awareness of the problems and needs of individual patients and so increase their ability to provide the greatest possible assistance.