Physical therapy perspectives in the 21st century
Subtitle: challenges and possibilities
By: edited by Josette Bettany-Saltikov and Berta Paz-Lourido
Publisher: InTech
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Rijeka, Croatia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 386
ISBN-13: 9789535104599
Subjects: Physical therapy
Description: This book contains new information on physical therapy research and clinical approaches that are being undertaken into numerous medical conditions; biomechanical and musculoskeletal conditions as well as the effects of psychological factors, body awareness and relaxation techniques; specific and specialist exercises for the treatment of scoliosis and spinal deformities in infants and adolescents; new thermal agents are being introduced and different types of physical therapy interventions are being introduced for the elderly both in the home and clinical setting. Additionally research into physical therapy interventions for patients with respiratory, cardiovascular disorders and stroke is being undertaken and new concepts of wheelchair design are being implemented.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.