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A comprehensive guide to geriatric rehabilitation
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ISBN: 9780702045882 0702045888 0702060585 Year: 2014 Publisher: Edinburgh Elsevier Churchill Livingstone

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Now in its third edition, this trusted clinical guide enables both the busy practitioner and student to review or to learn about a range of pathologies, conditions, examinations, diagnostic procedures, and interventions that can be effectively used in the physical rehabilitation of older people. It presents a broad overview of age-related physiological changes as well as specific professional discipline perspectives. Organized into eleven distinct and interrelated units, the first unit begins with key anatomical and physiological considerations seen with aging which have significant impact

Geriatric rehabilitation manual
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ISBN: 9780443102332 0443102333 9780702036903 0702036900 Year: 2007 Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] Churchill Livingstone Elsevier


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Geriatric physical therapy
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ISBN: 0323072410 0323029485 1336229330 9780323072410 9780323029483 Year: 2012 Publisher: St. Louis : Mosby,

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Geriatric Physical Therapy offers a comprehensive presentation of geriatric physical therapy science and practice. Thoroughly revised and updated, editors Andrew Guccione, Rita Wong, and Dale Avers and their contributors provide current information on aging-related changes in function, the impact of these changes on patient examination and evaluation, and intervention approaches that maximize optimal aging. Chapters emphasize evidence-based content that clinicians can use throughout the patient management process. Six new chapters include: Exercise Prescription, Older Adult


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Physical & occupational therapy in geriatrics.
ISSN: 15413152 Year: 1980 Publisher: Binghamton, N.Y. : London : Haworth Press Informa Healthcare

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Guccione's geriatric physical therapy
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ISBN: 0323609120 9780323610155 9780323609128 0323610153 9780323610162 0323610161 9780323609401 0323609406 9780323610179 032361017X Year: 2020 Publisher: St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier,

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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.


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Physiotherapy practice in residential aged care
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ISBN: 075068772X 9780702039096 0702039098 9780750687720 Year: 2004 Publisher: Edinburgh ; New York : Butterworth Heinemann

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With the numbers of entrants to residential aged care facilities steadily growing, there is a need for a clearly written, portable guide to the wide range of knowledge and treatment skills unique to the physical therapist in this challenging setting. This new resource looks at the physiological changes accompanying the aging process as well as the physical therapist's role in assessment, preventing residents' injuries, and promoting quality of life. Major presenting problems relating to being immobile, barely mobile, or ambulatory are examined. Information and strategies to assist with residents suffering from pain, osteoporosis, incontinence, or disorders requiring palliation are also covered. In addition, there is a special chapter on aquatic physical therapy in response to the increasing use of pools in aged care facilities. This new book is an outstanding reference for practicing physical therapists, students, and those who care for older adults in their own homes. Focus on physical therapy in residential aged care, with coverage of all relevant topics Clearly organized, up to date, and easy to read Boxed key points, summaries, artwork, photos, and drawings throughout.

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