Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Chapter 11 Obstetrics and Gynaecology The role of the women’s health physiotherapist • Physiotherapy has been involved in obstetric care since the early 1900s due to the ground-breaking work of…
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Chapter 17 E-materials Author profile Anna Vines BSC(Hons) MCSP Anna has worked in trauma rehabilitation for 5 years and has been team leader in the Trauma Physiotherapy Outpatients department at…
Amputee Rehabilitation
Chapter 2 Amputee Rehabilitation Introduction • Amputation is the removal of a limb or part of a limb by surgery or trauma. • Distinction must be made between those with…
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Chapter 6 E-materials Author profiles Karen Rix GradDipPhys MCSP Karen Rix is a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist working in Croydon Community Health Services as Clinical Team Leader. Karen has worked in…
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Chapter 7 E-materials Author profiles Louise Briggs MSc BSc(Hons) MCSP Louise has worked in older peoples’ services since 1993 and has particular interest in service development in falls, fragility fractures…
Mental Health
Chapter 10 Mental Health Introduction What is the role of the physiotherapist in mental health? • This is always the first question a physiotherapist working in mental health will be…
Learning Disabilities
Chapter 8 Learning Disabilities Introduction • People with learning disabilities (LD) will meet with all sorts of health professionals in all types of settings, from GP practices, outpatient clinics, general…
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Chapter 3 E-materials Acknowledgements Stephanie Taylor, Aquatic Physiotherapist, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, NHS Trust. Mr Alan Hazlett Author profiles Dr Anne Jackson PhD MSc BA(Hons) MCSP Anne Jackson has been a…
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Chapter 4 E-materials Author profiles Clara Upson BSc(Hons) MCSP Clara is an advanced physiotherapist working at Stoke Mandeville hospital in Aylesbury. Clara has ten years experience specialising in burns and…
