Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems - Softcover

Pryor A.jennifer Webber A.barbara

 
9780443058417: Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0443058415 ISBN 13: 9780443058417
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 1998

Synopsis

This is the new edition of the book which has become established as the core textbook for undergraduate physiotherapists. All aspects of physical therapy for cardiac and respiratory problems are covered here. These conditions form a major part of the workload for all physiotherapists, even those not specialising in respiratory or cardiac care. The text is presented in a problem solving approach reflecting the clinical situations which the practitioner will have to face. Features: * Meets the needs of the undergraduate student * Problem solving approach reflects the clinical situation * Provides a taste of the clinic for the student in the classroom * Easy to read * Ideal for quick referral and easy revision

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Synopsis

This is the new edition of the book which has become established as the core textbook for undergraduate physiotherapists. All aspects of physical therapy for cardiac and respiratory problems are covered here. These conditions form a major part of the workload for all physiotherapists, even those not specialising in respiratory or cardiac care. The text is presented in a problem solving approach reflecting the clinical situations which the practitioner will have to face. Features: * Meets the needs of the undergraduate student * Problem solving approach reflects the clinical situation * Provides a taste of the clinic for the student in the classroom * Easy to read * Ideal for quick referral and easy revision

About the Author

Pryor was until recently Head of Physiotherapy at the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust , London - Britain's leading chest and heart hospital. She is now a research fellow there and is combining work on research with the latest in clinical practice. She was co-editor to the first two editions of this book.Prasad was a contributor to the previous edition of this book. Her specialist area of practice is with children with cystic fibrosis. Like Pryor she is working as a researcher in a centre of clinical excellence.Both authors have given papers at international meetings for both doctors and physical therapists.

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Publisher
Churchill Livingstone
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0443058415
ISBN 13 
9780443058417
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
540
Editor
Webber B.A., Pryor Jennifer A.