Geriatric Physical Therapy

Name: Geriatric Physical Therapy
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ISBN: 9780323029483

ISBN-10: 0323029485

ISBN-13: 9780323029483

Edition: 3rd 2012

Authors: Andrew A. Guccione, Rita Wong, Dale Avers

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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 Adults and Their Families, Impaired Joint Mobility, Impaired Motor Control, Home-based Service Delivery, and Hospice and End… of Life. Clinically accurate and relevant while at the same time exploring theory and rationale for evidence-based practice, it's perfect for students and practicing clinicians. It's also an excellent study aid for the Geriatric Physical Therapy Specialization exam. Comprehensive coverage provides all the foundational knowledge needed for effective management of geriatric disorders. Content is written and reviewed by leading experts in the field to ensure information is authoritative, comprehensive, current, and clinically accurate. A highly readable writing style and consistent organization make it easy to understand difficult concepts. Tables and boxes organize and summarize important information and highlight key points for quick reference. A well-referenced and scientific approach provides the depth to understand processes and procedures. Theory mixed with real case examples show how concepts apply to practice and help you enhance clinical decision-making skills. Standard APTA terminology familiarizes you with terms used in practice. A new chapter, Exercise Prescription, highlights evidence-based exercise prescription and the role of physical activity and exercise on the aging process. A new chapter, Older Adults and Their Families, helps physical therapists understand the role spouses/partners and adult children can play in rehabilitation, from providing emotional support to assisting with exercise programs and other daily living activities. New chapters on Impaired Joint Mobility, Impaired Motor Control, Home-based Service Delivery, and Hospice and End of Life expand coverage of established and emerging topics in physical therapy. Incorporates two conceptual models: the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition, and the International Classification of Function, Disability, and Health (ICF) of the World Health Organization (WHO) with an emphasis on enabling function and enhancing participation rather than concentrating on dysfunction and disability A companion Evolve website includes all references linked to MEDLINE as well as helpful links to other relevant websites.

Book details

List price: $111.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 1/24/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 624
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.06" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 4.268
Language: English

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Foundations


Geriatric Physical Therapy in the 21<sup>st</sup> Century: Overarching Principles and Approaches to Practice


Implications of an Aging Population for Rehabilitation: Demography, Mortality, and Morbidity


Physiology of Aging-related Decline and its Functional Impact


Geriatric Pharmacology


Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults



Contexts for Examination and Intervention


Health and Function: Patient Management Principles


Environmental Design: Accommodating Sensory Changes in Older Adults


Cognitive impairment in Older Adults


Evaluation of the Acute and Medically Complex Patient


Motivation and Patient Education: Implication for Physical Therapist Practice


Older Adults and Their Families



Evaluation, Diagnosis, and the Plan of Care


Impaired Aerobic Capacity/Endurance


Impaired Joint Mobility


Impaired Muscle Performance


Impaired Motor Control


Impaired Posture


Ambulation: Impact of Age-related Changes on Functional Mobility


Balance and Falls



Special Problems and Interventions


Impaired Integumentary Integrity


Management of Urinary Incontinence in Women and Men


Conservative Pain Management for the Older Adult


Lower Limb Orthothese for Older Adults


Prosthetic Management for the Older Adult with Lower Limb Amputation



Special Populations and the Continuum of Care


Wellness for the Aging Adult


Home-health Physical Therapy


Patient Management in Post-Acute Inpatient Settings


Hospice and End of Life


Senior Athlete


Older Adults with Developmental Disabilities



Societal Issues


Reimbursement and Payment Policy


Health Policy and Advocacy in the United States: A Perspective for Geriatric Physical Therapy