Title:
Geriatric physical therapy : a case study approach / editor, William H. Staples ; section editors, Jill Heitzman, Meri Goehring, Deborah A. Kegelmeyer, William H. Staples.
Author:
Staples, William H., 1956- editor.
Heitzman, Jill, editor.
Goehring, Meri, editor.
Kegelmeyer, Deborah A., editor.
Genre:
Publication Information:
New York : McGraw-Hill Education, [2016]
©2016
Call Number:
RC953.5 .G47 2016
Abstract:
"Geriatric Physical Therapy provides the most authoritative overview available on managing the special needs of the elderly in all health care settings. Through nearly 200 cases, the text offers a skill-building balance of theory and clinical application of knowledge in caring for the older adult population. This timely book addresses and incorporates aspects of prevention, fitness, and wellness into the rehabilitative model of care for elders with and without pathological conditions."--Publisher's website.
Electronic Access:
Contributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1605/2015046543-b.htmlPublisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1605/2015046543-d.html
ISBN:
9780071825429
Physical Description:
xvii, 141 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Contents:
Introduction to geriatric physical therapy -- Musculoskeletal cases -- Neuromuscular cases -- Cardiovascular and pulmonary cases -- Integumentary cases -- Medically complex cases -- Other geriatric issues.
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