Physiotherapy Practice in Residential Aged Care

Name: Physiotherapy Practice in Residential Aged Care
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ISBN: 9780750687720

ISBN-10: 075068772X

ISBN-13: 9780750687720

Edition: 2004

Authors: Jennifer C. Nitz, Susan R. Hourigan

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Description:

This is an easy-to-use resource guide for therapists working in aged care in a residential setting. A comprehensive range of conditions and impairments are described including assessment and treatment.

Book details

List price: $80.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 9/9/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 396
Size: 7.44" wide x 9.69" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.2
Language: English



Contributors


Introduction




Ageing and Its Attendants



Physiological changes with age




The physiotherapist's contribution to resident assessment




Resident injuries




Life satisfaction




Care of the Immobile or Barely Mobile Resident



The complexity of the immobile or barely mobile resident




Managing problems encountered in immobile or barely mobile residents




What about beds and chairs?




The Challenge of the Mobile Resident



The profile of the mobile resident and how to protect such residents from falls




A theoretical framework for the assessment and treatment of balance and mobility deficits in the elderly




Retraining balance using task-focused workstations




Exercise prescription in residential aged care facilities




Osteoporosis




Aquatic physiotherapy for residents in aged care facilities




Physiotherapy for pelvic floor dysfunction in the aged care setting




Special Considerations of Pain and Palliative Care



Pain in the elderly




Physiotherapy in palliative care




Case studies



Outcome measures



Suggestions for successful case conferences



Electrotherapy considerations in aged care practice



Mobility aids


Index