Physiotherapy in Mental Health and Psychiatry: a scientific and clinical based approach - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0702072680 ISBN 13: 9780702072680

Publisher: Elsevier, 2017

Synopsis

A brand new and must have textbook for the students and practising physiotherapists which acts as a trusted guide on the different perspectives, contexts and approaches across the spectrum of mental health and psychiatry settings. Grounded in theory and clinical practice, it covers a range of widely-used evaluation tools and treatment methods for specific syndromes and pathologies which will help physiotherapists to signpost and identify the care needs of their patients within both individual and group therapeutic settings. Case studies ensure that the theory discussed is applied to various practical scenarios after which reflective exercises are used to reinforce learning and understanding.

• First internationally-relevant textbook for physiotherapists covering a range of mental health and psychiatry settings
• Ideal confidence booster for both students and practitioners new to the subject
• Contributed by world-leading academics, clinicians and researchers in the field
• Advocates a scientific and clinical based approach with patient at centre
• Concepts applied to practice with case studies
• Multi-perspective views and approaches to human movement and function
• In-text reflective learning exercises

Edition details

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0702072680
• ISBN 13: 9780702072680
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 348
• Editor: Probst PT PhD Michel, Skjaerven PT MSc Liv Helvik