Physical Therapy Perspectives in the 21st Century Challenges and Possibilities

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 spe...

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Autres auteurs: Bettany-Saltikov, Josette (Éditeur intellectuel), Paz-Lourido, Berta (Éditeur intellectuel)
Format: Électronique Chapitre de livre
Langue:anglais
Publié: IntechOpen 2012
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Résumé: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.
Description matérielle:1 electronic resource (400 p.)
ISBN:2257
9789535104599
9789535143079
Accès:Open Access