Exercise therapy in the management of musculoskeletal disorders / / edited by Fiona Wilson, John Gormley, Juliette Hussey

• Pubblicazione: West Sussex, England : , : Wiley-Blackwell, , 2011; ©2011
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (280 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.7/0642; 616.7062; 616.70642
• Soggetto topico: Musculoskeletal system - Diseases - Exercise therapy
• Persona (resp. second.): WilsonFiona <1966->; GormleyJohn; HusseyJuliette
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Exercise Therapy in the Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Part 1: The Principles of the Use of Exercise in Musculoskeletal Disorders; 1: Introduction; Historical perspectives; History of exercise; Exercise and physiotherapy; The benefits of exercise; References; 2: The Role of Exercise in Managing Musculoskeletal Disorders; SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND; Evidence for the role of exercise in managing musculoskeletal disorders; SECTION 2: PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF EXERCISE; Components of fitness; Exercise prescription ; Components of an exercise sessionWarm-up; Endurance phase; Recreational activities; Cool-down; Prescription of aerobic exercise; Type of exercise; Exercise intensity; Exercise duration; Exercise frequency; Progression of the programme; Prescription of muscle strength and endurance exercise; Types of resistance; Isometric exercise; Isotonic exercise; Plyometric exercise; Open versus closed kinetic chain exercise; Intensity, frequency and volume of exercise; Prescription of range of motion or flexibility exercise; Passive exercise; Active range of motion ; Active-assisted range of motion exerciseTypes of stretching; Frequency, intensity and duration; Prescription of proprioception, co-ordination and balance exercise; References; 3: Measurement and Assessment in the Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders; Introduction; What is normal function?; Biomechanics of movement; Observed analysis; Kinematic assessment methods and measurement tools; Goniometers; Imaging; Optical motion analysis systems; How can kinematic assessments be used?; Assessment of muscles; References; Part 2: Regional Application of Exercise; 4: The Cervical Spine ; SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUNDCervical spine dysfunction and neuromuscular impairment; Efficacy of xercise for cervical dysfunction; Aerobic exercise; Muscle strength and endurance training; Range of movement and flexibility exercises; Sensorimotor and proprioceptive exercise; SECTION 2: PRACTICAL USE OF EXERCISE; Aerobic exercise; Endurance and strength training; Endurance training; Strength training; Range of movement/flexibility exercises; Sensorimotor and proprioceptive rehabilitation; Motor control; SECTION 3: CASE STUDIES AND STUDENT QUESTIONS; Case study 1; Case study 2 ; Case study 3Student questions; References; 5: The Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage; SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND; Evidence for the use of exercise in the management of disorders of the thoracic spine and rib cage; Aerobic exercise; Muscle strength and endurance; Range of motion and flexibility; Balance and proprioception; Disorders of the thoracic spine; Scheuermann's disease; Scoliosis; Ankylosing spondylitis; SECTION 2: PRACTICAL USE OF EXERCISE; Assessment of the patient; Posture; Assessment of aerobic capacity; Assessment of endurance; Assessment of flexibility ; The exercise programme
• Sommario/riassunto: Exercise Therapy in the Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders covers the fundamentals of using exercise as a treatment modality. It evaluates the evidence, and offers practical ideas for the use of exercise therapy in the management of musculoskeletal disease in different areas of the body and for differing pathologies, with emphasis on all patient groups. Exercise Therapy in the Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders will be invaluable to undergraduate and qualified physiotherapists who are designing rehabilitation programs for patients with musculoskeletal disorders, and to
• Titolo autorizzato: Exercise therapy in the management of musculoskeletal disorders
• ISBN: 1-118-78862-1; 1-283-40727-2; 9786613407276; 1-4443-4014-X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910830404603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II