The End of Physiotherapy
The End of Physiotherapy

Author: David A. Nicholls

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-07-31

Total Pages: 522

ISBN-13: 1317202627

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Physiotherapy is arriving at a critical point in its history. Since World War I, physiotherapy has been one of the largest allied health professions and the established provider of orthodox physical rehabilitation. But ageing populations of increasingly chronically ill people, a growing scepticism towards biomedicine and the changing economy of healthcare threaten physiotherapy’s long-held status. Paradoxically, physiotherapy’s affinity for treating the ‘body-as-machine’ has resulted in an almost complete inability to identify the roots of the profession’s present problems, or define possible ways forward. Physiotherapists need to engage in critically informed theoretical discussion about the profession’s past, present and future - to explore their practice from economic, philosophical, political and sociological perspectives. The End of Physiotherapy aims to explain how physiotherapy has arrived at this critical point in its history, and to point to a new future for the profession. The book draws on critical analyses of the historical and social conditions that have made present-day physiotherapy possible. Nicholls examines some of the key discourses that have had a positive impact on the profession in the past, but now threaten to derail it. This book makes it possible for physiotherapists to think otherwise about their profession and their day-to-day practice. It will be essential reading for scholars and students of physiotherapy, interprofessional and community rehabilitation, as well as appealing to those working in medical sociology, the medical humanities, medical history and health care policy.

The End of Physiotherapy
The End of Physiotherapy

Author: David A. Nicholls

Publisher: Routledge Advances in Health and Social Policy

Published: 2017-07-26

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781138673557

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Luxurious therapies : physical therapies before 1894 -- The quest for legitimacy (1894-1914) -- The pursuit of orthodoxy (1914-1973) -- Physiotherapy under neoliberalism (1973-present) -- The body -- Posture and movement -- Function and rehabilitation -- Implications for education, practice, regulation and research -- The end of physiotherapy

The American Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Repair & Maintenance
The American Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Repair & Maintenance

Author: Marilyn Moffat

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1999-04-15

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0805055711

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The American Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Maintenance and Repair explores the mechanical workings of every moving part of the body, explains what can go wrong, and then provides a complete program for ensuring the greatest long-term health for that area and tells you how to respond when injuries occur. Whether your concern is a sore back, an injured knee, or general strength and flexibility, no other book can lead the way to total body health as effectively or authoritatively as The American Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Maintenance and Repair. Book jacket.

Potential and Possibility: Rehabilitation at end of life
Potential and Possibility: Rehabilitation at end of life

Author: Jenny Taylor

Publisher: Elsevier,Urban&FischerVerlag

Published: 2013-04-23

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 3437169742

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Palliative Begleitung von schwerstkranken und sterbenden Menschen Das Buch – in englischer Sprache – gibt ein umfassendes Bild zu den Ansätzen und dem Selbstverständnis einer palliativen Physiotherapie. Wissenschaftlich fundiert und dennoch praxisnah werden Zielsetzungen und Behandlungsoptionen physiotherapeutischer Interventionen erläutert. Aus dem Inhalt: Symptomkomplexe wie Demenz, Schwäche, Angst, Schmerz, Atemnot, Ödem Die in der Palliative Care so wichtigen psychosozialen, kommunikativen, ethischen, spirituellen und kulturellen Aspekte Zahlreiche Patientenbeispiele, die zeigen, wie Physiotherapie in der Palliative Care eingestetzt werden kann – in frühen Stadien bis zur terminalen Phase Supervision als Möglichkeit der Self-Care des Therapeuten

Professionalism in Physical Therapy
Professionalism in Physical Therapy

Author: Laura Lee (Dolly) Swisher

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2005-02-15

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1416003142

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As the role of the physical therapist widens to include more primary care and diagnostic responsibilities, there is a greater need for a single, up-to-date resource that explores professional roles and developments in this changing field. This new book is the definitive reference on this important topic. This concise book provides information on every vital area important to professionalism: documentation, law and ethics, and leadership - all in the context of the five roles of the physical therapist as defined by the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition. Readers will find information on the history of professionalism in physical therapy, the five roles of the physical therapist (Patient/Client Manager, Consultant, Critical Inquirer, Educator, and Administrator), the role of the physical therapist in today's health care system, and professional leadership and development. Case studies, "how to lists" and "tips from the field" encourage critical thinking and provide strategies for various issues. The book also offers tips on preparing a portfolio, determining leadership style, and preparing a professional development plan based on the APTA's five roles. Develops and defines principles and concepts of professionalism to guide physical therapists in times of change Follows the APTA's Guide and includes quotes and information from this document throughout Offers a comprehensive history of physical therapy, with unique information on origins of the profession Offers comprehensive coverage of legal and ethical issues, showing how these issues affect the entire practice of physical therapy Discusses billing and reimbursement practices, with specific information on how to document and bill as an aspect of practice Defines and explains the role of the consultant, both as an autonomous health care provider or as a member of a health care team Features real-life case studies and discussion questions at the end of each chapter to encourage practical application of concepts and test readers' knowledge Provides end-of-chapter "tips" to help readers develop best practices

Guccione's Geriatric Physical Therapy E-Book
Guccione's Geriatric Physical Therapy E-Book

Author: Dale Avers

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2019-10-24

Total Pages: 738

ISBN-13: 0323610153

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**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Physical Therapy** Offering a comprehensive look at physical therapy science and practice, Guccione's Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition is a perfect resource for both students and practitioners alike. Year after year, this text is recommended as the primary preparatory resource for the Geriatric Physical Therapy Specialization exam. And this new fourth edition only gets better. Content is thoroughly revised to keep you up to date on the latest geriatric physical therapy protocols and conditions. Five new chapters are added to this edition to help you learn how to better manage common orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and neurologic conditions; become familiar with functional outcomes and assessments; and better understand the psychosocial aspects of aging. In all, you can rely on Guccione's Geriatric Physical Therapy to help you effectively care for today's aging patient population. - Comprehensive coverage of geriatric physical therapy prepares students and clinicians to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care for aging patients. - Combination of foundational knowledge and clinically relevant information provides a meaningful background in how to effectively manage geriatric disorders - Updated information reflects the most recent and relevant information on the Geriatric Clinical Specialty Exam. - Standard APTA terminology prepares students for terms they will hear in practice. - Expert authorship ensures all information is authoritative, current, and clinically accurate. - NEW! Thoroughly revised and updated content across all chapters keeps students up to date with the latest geriatric physical therapy protocols and conditions. - NEW! References located at the end of each chapter point students toward credible external sources for further information. - NEW! Treatment chapters guide students in managing common conditions in orthopedics, cardiopulmonary, and neurology. - NEW! Chapter on functional outcomes and assessment lists relevant scores for the most frequently used tests. - NEW! Chapter on psychosocial aspects of aging provides a well-rounded view of the social and mental conditions commonly affecting geriatric patients. - NEW! Chapter on frailty covers a wide variety of interventions to optimize treatment. - NEW! Enhanced eBook version is included with print purchase, allowing students to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Manipulating Practices
Manipulating Practices

Author: Jenny Setchell

Publisher: Saint Philip Street Press

Published: 2020-10-09

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9781013289958

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"Manipulating practices is the first ever collection of critical physiotherapy studies and comes at a time of unprecedented change in the profession. Written as a collaboration between 20 authors, many members of the Critical Physiotherapy Network (CPN), the book uncovers the growing body of critical thinking now emerging in physiotherapy. From topics as diverse as 21st century education, ethics, evidence-based practice, touch, and equine therapy; and approaches as varied as disability and performance studies, feminism, logic, narrative theory, new materialism, and phenomenology, the book explores ways of thinking 'otherwise' about physiotherapy. Over 16 chapters written by authors from six different countries, Manipulating practices offers insights from some of physiotherapy's most radical thinkers. The book is also an innovative venture into open source publishing, making it entirely free to download and read. In keeping with the objectives of the CPN, the chapters expose a range of concepts, ideas and practices to critical scrutiny, and reflect the profession's growing interest in critiquing taken-for-granted ways of practicing and thinking. Manipulating practices will be of interest to clinicians, lecturers, policy-makers, researchers and students, and will provide new impetus to help physiotherapists imagine how the profession might grow and develop into the future." This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.

Communication Skills for Physiotherapists - E-Book
Communication Skills for Physiotherapists - E-Book

Author: Vincent Kortleve

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2021-05-26

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0702083992

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Essential guide to effective communication for better physiotherapy outcomes This book will help physiotherapists at every stage of their career to develop effective therapeutic communication skills and thereby enhance patient care. Author Vincent Kortleve takes an evidence-based approach that will help practitioners incorporate effective communication skills and strategies into every consultation—from taking a medical history through to therapy and evaluation. Learn how to excel in the four roles of communicative practice—the confidant, the coach, the detective, and the teacher—how to master shared decision-making; motivational interviewing; therapeutic pain education and health education; and how to cope when communication is difficult or breaks down. - Simple and comprehensive model - Evidence-based - Proven communication approaches applied in the context of physiotherapy - Specific clinical examples

Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy

Author: Christopher H. Wise

Publisher: F.A. Davis

Published: 2015-04-10

Total Pages: 936

ISBN-13: 0803645171

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Take an eclectic, evidence-based approach to orthopaedic manual therapy. From theory through practical application of soft tissue and joint mobilization techniques—this comprehensive resource delivers the depth and breadth of coverage you need to optimize patient outcomes through informed clinical decision-making as part of a comprehensive intervention regimen.