1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910814870903321

Autore

Bottomley Jennifer M

Titolo

Geriatric rehabilitation : a textbook for the physical therapist assistant / / Jennifer M. Bottomley ; PTA advisors, Peggy DeCelle Newman PT, MHR, Karen Ryan, PTA, Stacy Potvin, PTA

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Thorofare, New Jersey : , : SLACK Inc., , [2010]

©2010

ISBN

1-61711-442-1

1-61711-807-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (346 p.)

Disciplina

615.82

Soggetti

Physical therapy for older people

Older people - Rehabilitation

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction to geriatric rehabilitation : principles of practice -- Theories of aging -- Age related changes in anatomy, physiology, and function -- Common pathological conditions in the elderly : impact on function and treatment approaches -- Psychosocial theories and considerations of aging -- Nutritional considerations with aging -- Drugs and function in the elderly -- Settings of care in geriatrics : the role of the physical therapist assistant -- Treatment rationale and design in geriatrics -- Interventions and treatment in the elderly -- Communication, education, and learning.