Tetraplegia and Paraplegia: A Guide for Physiotherapists

By Ida Bromley

Book Overview

The second edition of a well-established, practical handbook and textbook for students and practitioners concerned with the handling and rehabilitation of tetraplegic and paraplegic patients. The new edition reflects the move of care of these patients to the community and non-specialist units, and changes in legislation on moving and handling techniques. The text is heavily illustrated with clear line drawings showing step-by-step sequences for moving and handling, making it very practical for therapists.A well-established student textbook and clinical manual New edition revised to take account of relevant changes in legislation and location of care
New section on the ageing process in patients with spinal cord lesions New chapter on patient-centred practice, reflecting change in attitude to rehabilitation since publication of previous edition
New chapter on management of patients with ultra-high spinal lesions Extensive new section on gait training using recent orthotic developments
Extensive new section on posture and seating Extensive new section on functional electrical stimulation (FES) to the upper limb
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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443058725
• ISBN13: 9780443058721
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 8.0" x 0.8"