Neurodynamics
Chapter 25 Neurodynamics Monika Lohkamp, Lee Herrington and Katie Small Introduction In 1864, Lasegue first described the straight leg raise test (SLR) as an assessment for lower back problems with…
Management of respiratory diseases
Chapter 6 Management of respiratory diseases Stephanie Enright and Fiona M. Schreuder Note Other relevant information such as the active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT) and basic respiratory anatomy and…
Cardiac rehabilitation
Chapter 8 Cardiac rehabilitation Sushma Sanghvi Cardiac rehabilitation Physiotherapists are valuable members of the multi-disciplinary cardiac rehabilitation team. This chapter provides important key information about the research evidence, exercise prescription…
Physiotherapy for people with major amputation
Chapter 20 Physiotherapy for people with major amputation Carolyn A. Hale Introduction Rehabilitation following amputation is the responsibility of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), with the patient focussed in the centre….
The physiotherapy management of inflammation, healing and repair
Chapter 12 The physiotherapy management of inflammation, healing and repair Janette Grey and Gillian Rawlinson Introduction This chapter will introduce the reader to the processes involved in inflammation and tissue…
Physiotherapy management of Parkinson’s and of older people
Chapter 24 Physiotherapy management of Parkinson’s and of older people Bhanu Ramaswamy and Paula McCandless Introduction Physiotherapists working with older adults and people diagnosed with Parkinson’s are required to have…
Changing relationships for promoting health
Chapter 10 Changing relationships for promoting health Sally French and John Swain Introduction Our focus for this chapter is ‘changing relationships’. The chapter is divided into three sections. The first,…
Reflection
Chapter 5 Reflection Sarah Prenton, Lindsey Dugdill and Linda Hollingworth Introduction Reflection is a process that is acknowledged as being fundamental to skilled clinical practice for healthcare professionals. However, the…
Neurological physiotherapy
Chapter 26 Neurological physiotherapy Christine Smith, Anita Watson and Louise Connell Introduction Neurology is a specialised field that deals with disorders of the nervous system. There are a vast number…
