Guccione's Geriatric Physical Therapy E-BookOffering 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 has been thoroughly revised to keep you up to date on the latest geriatric physical therapy protocols and conditions. Five new chapters have also been 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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Contents
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AgeRelated Physiological Changes An Overview | 38 |
Psychosocial Aspects of Aging | 55 |
Environmental Design Accommodating Sensory Changes and Mobility Limitations in the Older Adult | 85 |
Geriatric Pharmacology | 102 |
Functional Performance Measures and Assessment for Older Adults | 137 |
Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults | 166 |
Impaired Motor Control and Neurologic Rehabilitation in Older Adults | 379 |
Aerobic Capacity and the Management of the Patient with Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Limitations | 400 |
Cognitive Issues in the Older Adult | 425 |
The Management of PostSurgical Orthopedic Conditions in the Older Adult | 453 |
Management of Integumentary Conditions in Older Adults | 486 |
Management of the Pelvic Floor in Older Men and Women | 502 |
Wellness in the Older Adult | 527 |
Acute Care Management of the Older Adult | 544 |
AgeRelated Changes in Gait and Mobility | 201 |
Balance and Falls in Older Adults | 220 |
Patient Education Implications for Physical Therapist Practice | 240 |
Caregiving of the Older Adult | 265 |
The Older Adult Who Is Frail | 283 |
Management of the Acutely Ill and Medically Complex Older Patient | 309 |
Impaired Joint Mobility in Older Adults | 344 |
Impaired Muscle Performance in Older Adults | 365 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Guccione's Geriatric Physical Therapy E-Book |
| Authors | Dale Avers, Rita Wong |
| Edition | 4 |
| Publisher | Elsevier Health Sciences, 2019 |
| ISBN | 0323610153, 9780323610155 |
| Length | 736 pages |
| Subjects | › Medical / Geriatrics Medical / Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
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