{"product_id":"physiotherapy-with-older-people-paperback-9780702019319","title":"Physiotherapy with Older People (Paperback) 9780702019319","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePhysiotherapy with Older People\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\"\u003eBarrie Pickles (Author), Ann Compton (Author), Cheryl A. Cott (Author), Janet M. Simpson (Author), Anthony A. Vandervoort (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780702019319, Elsevier Health Sciences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 6 September 1995\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e450 pages, 60 ills.\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 18.9 x 2.8 cm, 1.04 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eMost 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: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Background to Aging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Aging Process\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Working with Older People\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Management of Impairments and Disabilities\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Handicaps of Aging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Integrated Case Management\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Future Directions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithin 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:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Posture and gait\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Communication\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Motor learning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Health promotion programs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Specific clinical problems, such as pain, stroke and incontinence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cli\u003eMultiauthored by an international team of experts \u003c\/li\u003eIncludes normal psychological and physiological changes with age\u003cli\u003eDiscusses strategies for accurate assessment, and reasoned delivery of care\u003c\/li\u003eCovers working with healthy, ill and disabled people in a variety of settings\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eBACKGROUND to AGING SECTION- Demography of Aging and Disability. Attitudes Towards Aging and the Elderly. Cultural Differences in Aging. Health and Social Policies. The AGING PROCESS- Biological and Physiological Changes. Changes in Posture and Gait. Cognition and Learning. Motor Performance and Motor Learning. WORKING with OLDER PEOPLE- Effective Communication. Perceived Control and Learned Helplessness. Exercise and Activity Programs. Health Promotion. MANAGEMENT of IMPAIRMENTS and DISABILITIES- Goal Setting. Instability and Falls. Osteoporosis. Incontinence. Stroke. Psychiatric Problems. Pain. Palliative Care. HANDICAPS of AGING- Aging with a Disability. Seniors andthe Disability Rights Movement. Housing Alternatives. Aids to Independence. Footwear Prescription. Ethical and Legal Issues. INTEGRATED CASE MANAGEMENT- Teamwork. Interdisciplinary Assessment. Institutional Services. Community Services. FUTURE DIRECTIONS- Future Directions. A Review Case.\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]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Bailliere Tindall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648498782488,"sku":"9780702019319","price":66.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/physiotherapy-with-older-people-paperback-9780702019319","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}