Geriatric physical therapy / edited by Andrew A. Guccione.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Guccione, Andrew A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physical Therapy Modalities.

Aged.

Physical therapy for older people.

Medical Subjects:

Physical Therapy Modalities.

Aged.

Physical Description:

xiv, 507 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

St. Louis : Mosby, [2000]

Summary:

This valued resource for physical therapists provides a comprehensive overview of geriatric physical therapy for physical therapy students as well as practitioners. Thoroughly revised and updated, it provides the latest information on geriatric health care, such as managed care/Medicare/Medicaid, reimbursement issues, conservative pain management techniques, pharmacology, and new material on home care, osteoarthritis, nutrition, and family issues. It includes five new chapters: Ventilation and Respiratory Dysfunction in the Older Adult, Strength Training in the Elderly, Functional Training in the Community, Incontinence, and Prosthetics.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0323001726

OCLC:

44452045