Edited by
Timothy Kauffman, PhD, PT, Kauffman-Gamber Physical Therapy, Lancaster, PA
John Barr, PhD, PT, Professor and Director, Physical Therapy Department, St Ambrose University, Davenport IA, USA
Michael Moran, ScD, PT, Department of Physical Therapy, College Misercordia, Dallas, PA
Description
This well-established, practical manual gives step-by-step guidance on the evaluation and treatment of geriatric diseases and disorders.
This book covers incidence of disorders, diagnostic tests, associated diagnoses, clinical implications for mobility, and rehabilitation
techniques.
A broad overview of the effects of aging on all body systems, special geriatric considerations for laboratory assessment,
thermoregulations, and pharmacology are also discussed.
This user-friendly manual is an indispensible resource for all training
clinicians in geriatric care and will be an invaluable quick-reference guide for students and practitioners in this field.
