Management of spinal cord injuries : a guide for physiotherapists /

The author provides an innovative 5-step approach to the physiotherapy management of people with spinal cord injury. Based on the International Classification of Functioning, this approach emphasises the importance of setting goals which are purposeful and meaningful to the patient. These goals are...

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Main Author:	Harvey, Lisa, Ph. D.
Corporate Author:	ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Edinburgh ; New York : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2008.
Subjects:	Spinal cord > Wounds and injuries > Physical therapy. Physical therapists. Evidence-based medicine. Physical therapy. Spinal Cord Injuries > physiopathology Spinal Cord Injuries > rehabilitation Evidence-Based Medicine Paraplegia > rehabilitation Physical Therapy Modalities Moelle épinière > Lésions et blessures > Physiothérapie. Physiothérapeutes. Médecine factuelle. Physiothérapie. physical therapists. MEDICAL > Surgery > General. Physical therapy Evidence-based medicine Physical therapists Fysiotherapie. Dwarslaesie. Paraplegie. Quadriplegie. Electronic books.
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Summary:	The author provides an innovative 5-step approach to the physiotherapy management of people with spinal cord injury. Based on the International Classification of Functioning, this approach emphasises the importance of setting goals which are purposeful and meaningful to the patient. These goals are related to performance of motor tasks analysed in terms of 6 key impairments. Dr Harvey develops readers' problem-solving skills equipping them to manage all types of spinal cord injuries.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xv, 297 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780702036156 0702036153