Rehabilitation
Chapter 14 Rehabilitation Introduction Rehabilitation is a combination of the processes of treatment and education that help disabled individuals to attain maximum function, a sense of well-being, and a personally…
Spinal Cord Injuries
Chapter 16 Spinal Cord Injuries Acute spinal cord injuries Introduction • A spinal cord injury (SCI) is a traumatic event for both the patient and their family and it provides…
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Chapter 13 E-materials Author profiles Vicki Harding PhD MCSP Vicki Harding is Research and Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for the cognitive-behavioural pain management programme INPUT, St. Thomas’ Hospital London. Following 8…
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Chapter 16 E-materials Acknowledgement The authors would like to thank Mrs Dot Tussler, Superintendent Physiotherapist at the National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital for her invaluable assistance with the…
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Chapter 8 E-materials Author profiles Nicola Harmer GradDipPhys MCSP Nicola has worked with adults with learning disabilities for the past 20 years in South Wales. In 2001 she became the…
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Chapter 10 E-materials Author profiles Jackie Clifford MSc BA Cert. Management GradDipPhys MCSP Jackie Clifford is a specialist physiotherapist in mental health working as a self-employed Rehabilitation Consultant, based in…
Aquatic Physiotherapy
Chapter 3 Aquatic Physiotherapy Introduction • Aquatic physiotherapy, despite perhaps being the most ancient therapy, is also a contemporary therapy for the modern world. • A five-year plan published by…
Rheumatology
Chapter 15 Rheumatology Introduction • Rheumatology covers a wide range of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system including all types of arthropathies and soft tissue conditions such as tendonitis and bursitis….
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Chapter 15 E-materials Author profiles Mark Clemence Mphil GradDipPhys MCSP Mark Clemence is a specialist physiotherapist working at Torbay Hospital, Devon. Mark has had 24 years working within musculoskeletal physiotherapy,…
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Chapter 11 E-materials Author profiles Becky Aston MA MCSP Becky Aston qualified in 1997 from the University of East London and has been a specialist in Women’s Health for more…
