PATHOLOGY. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST - Tecno-Libro

Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist, 4th edition, offers guidelines, precautions and contraindications for interventions with patients who have musculoskeletal or neuromuscular problems as
well as other conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or pancreatitis.

This text looks at the cause of these conditions, the
pathogenesis, medical diagnosis and treatment and most importantly, the special implications for the therapist.

In addition to addressing specific diseases and conditions, it emphasises health promotion and disease prevention strategies and covers issues with implications for physical therapy management, such as injury, inflammation and healing, the lymphatic system and biopsychosocial–spiritual impacts on health care.

FEATURES

Incorporates the Medical Model, the Disablement Model, ICF Model as well as Preferred Practice Patterns from the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd edition published by the American Physical Therapy Association

Provides the basic science information and the clinical
implications of disease within the rehabilitation process

Companion Evolve site provides easy access to articles
referenced in the text with links to Medline

NEW FEATURES

Chapter on ‘Behavioural, Social and Environmental
Factors Contributing to Disease and Dysfunction’ now
includes clinical models of health, variations in client
populations and lifestyle factors

Now covers the World Health Organisation’s International

Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
Over 6,000 references and expanded chapters on the
lymphatic system and the ‘Psychosocial–Spiritual Impact on Health Care’

Updated chapter on lab values and ‘Appendix B:
Guidelines for Activity and Exercise’ includes updated
information