Therapeutic Exercise: Moving Toward Function

Hall, Carrie M., Brody, Lori Thein

ISBN 10: 0781741351 / ISBN 13: 9780781741354

Published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004

Very Good condition. 2nd edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. Seller Inventory # K05B-04150

Synopsis:

Therapeutic Exercise: Moving Toward Function, Second Edition provides a conceptual framework for learning how to make clinical decisions regarding the prescription of the therapeutic exercise--from deciding which exercise(s) to teach, to how to teach them, to the dosage required for the best possible outcome. Throughout this text, readers will learn how to treat, with the use of therapeutic exercise and related interventions, the impairments that correlate to functional limitations and the disability and to work toward the most optimal function possible. Features-- . Terminology follows that used in the APTA's "Guide to Physical Therapy Practice" to help the reader master the official language of the field . New chapters on the Prevention and the Promotion of Health, Wellness, and Fitness; and Impaired Aerobic Capacity and Endurance . New coverage of joint mobilization, with detailed techniques . Self-Management boxes provide step-by-step exercises written directly for the client . Patient-Related Instruction boxes address patient education issues, with tips on enhancing communication and compliance . Includes a sample complete intervention to encourage an understanding of the importance of encompassing the total body when prescribing therapeutic exercise . Plus fully updated literature review and evidence-based data Attention Faculty: A companion Website is available online at http://connection.lww.com/hallandbrody.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Therapeutic Exercise: Moving Toward Function
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition