{"product_id":"physiotherapy-for-children-paperback-9780750688864","title":"Physiotherapy for Children (Paperback) 9780750688864","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePhysiotherapy for Children\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTeresa Pountney (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780750688864, Elsevier Health Sciences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 1 August 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e376 pages, Approx. 180 illustrations\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 18.9 x 2.4 cm, 0.8 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"Information is presented in a variety of forms: from diagrams, tables and  bullet points; to photos, question and answers and case studies; making the information easy to read and take in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a student physiotherapist I have found the book extremely helpful; in particular, the use of case studies, which help pull together how the theory is applied in practice. This is an ideal textbook for those with limited experience like myself, or for anybody requiring a little refresher on the subject.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLinda Wilkinson, University of Southampton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is a great introduction to paediatric physiotherapy. It is clear, concise and understandable. Pountney has arranged the book so that each chapter is clearly identified, with it’s own contents list on the first page in order to enable to the reader to locate the information they need quickly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe arrangement of topics is logical and the provision of further reading material as well as useful websites is very beneficial for professional development.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJennifer Louise Oakes, University of Central Lancashire \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brilliant. At last a British physiotherapy for children publication. The case studies give appropriate examples of what happens in practice. The figures are very illustrative\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaggie Whittaker, Lecturer, Health \u0026amp; Human Sciences, University of Essex\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There is such a wealth of information in every chapter from authors who are experts in their field of clinical practice. The book is easy to read and would be an excellent study tool for students of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech language therapy to name a few, and for any clinician working in the field of paediatrics or wanting to learn more about paediatrics….I would recommend this as a ‘must have’ for your bookshelf, and only wish it had been available when I was a student and when I was starting out as an OT….It would be a worthwhile addition to any therapist’s bookshelf?.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoanne McConnell. Posture \u0026amp; Mobility: Vol 24:2, Autumn 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA comprehensive clinical manual and reference on paediatric physiotherapy, which examines all of the theoretical and clinical aspects of physiotherapy provision for children and young adults including: Neurology; Cardio-respiratory; Musculoskeletal; Oncology and palliative care; Mental health; Acquired brain injury.Dr Teresa Pountney heads up a team of experienced practitioners who cover a range of conditions from those experienced by the typically developing child to those with disabilities and diseases. The changing needs of children with long term conditionsis described, as well as methods of service delivery to enable children and families to benefit as much as possible from their treatment. The different settings in which physiotherapy is provided for children, school, home, and hospital is described in addition to strategies and legislation relating to this.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong emphasis on evidence-based practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase studies illustrate practical applications of concepts and techniques and offer clinical reasoning behind decision-making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutcome measures discussed in depth - over 14 different assessments are reviewed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to date - most recent research and newest legislation taken into account\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart 1 Approaches to working with children\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1\tLegal and ethical framework\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2\tService delivery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 2 Assessment and Outcome measures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 \tOutcome measures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 \tClinical gait analysis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 3 Neurology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 \tMotor control in developmental neurology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6\tNeonatal Care\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 \tCerebral palsy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8\tNeural tube defects\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9\tDevelopmental co-ordination disorder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10\tAssistive Technology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 4 Acquired brain injury\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11 \tAcquired brain injury: Acute phase\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12\tAcquired brain injury: Long-term rehabilitation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 5 Musculoskeletal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13\tOrthopaedics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14\tRheumatology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15\tDuchenne Muscular Dystrophy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16\tSports injuries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 6 Cardio-Respiratory \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17\tThe anatomy and physiology of the immature respiratory system\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18\tCardiorespiratory physiotherapy for the acutely ill, non-ventilated child\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 19\tPaediatric Intensive Care\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 7 \tOncology \u0026amp; Palliative Care\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 20\tCancer in the Child and Young Person\u003cbr\u003e\t\t\u003cbr\u003ePart 8\tChild and Adolescent Mental Health\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 21 \tChild and Adolescent Mental Health\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Physiotherapy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physiotherapy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physiotherapy%20%5BMQS%5D%22\"\u003eMQS\u003c\/a\u003e], Paediatric medicine [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Paediatric medicine\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Paediatric%20medicine%20%5BMJW%5D%22\"\u003eMJW\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Butterworth-Heinemann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648193089816,"sku":"9780750688864","price":49.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780750688864.jpg?v=1694089256","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/physiotherapy-for-children-paperback-9780750688864","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}