Physical Therapy Perspectives in the 21st Century - Challenges and Possibilities

• Tác giả: Berta Paz-Lourido, Josette Bettany-Saltikov
• Ngôn ngữ: eng
• ISBN-13: 978-9535104599
• Ký hiệu phân loại: 959.704 1949-
• Thông tin xuất bản: IntechOpen, 2012
• Mô tả vật lý: 1 electronic resource (400 p.)
• Bộ sưu tập: Tài liệu truy cập mở
• ID: 223875

Tóm tắt

 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.