Geriatric Physical Therapy
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Geriatric Physical Therapy

3rd Edition - January 19, 2011

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  • Authors: Andrew Guccione, Rita Wong, Dale Avers

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Geriatric Physical Therapy offers a comprehensive presentation of geriatric physical therapy science and practice. Thoroughly revised and updated, editors Andrew Guccione, Rita Wong, and Dale Avers and their contributors provide current information on aging-related changes in function, the impact of these changes on patient examination and evaluation, and intervention approaches that maximize optimal aging. Chapters emphasize evidence-based content that clinicians can use throughout the patient management process. Six new chapters include: Exercise Prescription, Older Adults and Their Families, Impaired Joint Mobility, Impaired Motor Control, Home-based Service Delivery, and Hospice and End of Life. Clinically accurate and relevant while at the same time exploring theory and rationale for evidence-based practice, it’s perfect for students and practicing clinicians. It’s also an excellent study aid for the Geriatric Physical Therapy Specialization exam.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive coverage provides all the foundational knowledge needed for effective management of geriatric disorders.
  • Content is written and reviewed by leading experts in the field to ensure information is authoritative, comprehensive, current, and clinically accurate.
  • A highly readable writing style and consistent organization make it easy to understand difficult concepts.
  • Tables and boxes organize and summarize important information and highlight key points for quick reference.
  • A well-referenced and scientific approach provides the depth to understand processes and procedures.
  • Theory mixed with real case examples show how concepts apply to practice and help you enhance clinical decision-making skills.
  • Standard APTA terminology familiarizes you with terms used in practice.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1: Foundations

    1. Geriatric Physical Therapy in the 21st Century: Overarching Principles and Approaches to Practice

    2. Implications of an Aging Population for Rehabilitation: Demography, Mortality, and Morbidity

    3. Physiology of Aging-related Decline and its Functional Impact

    4. Geriatric Pharmacology

    5. Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults

      6. Part 2: Contexts for Examination and Intervention

    6. Health and Function: Patient Management Principles

    7. Environmental Design: Accommodating Sensory Changes in Older Adults

    8. Cognitive impairment in Older Adults

    9. Evaluation of the Acute and Medically Complex Patient

    10. Motivation and Patient Education: Implication for Physical Therapist Practice

    11. Older Adults and Their Families

      12. Part 3: Evaluation, Diagnosis, and the Plan of Care

    12. Impaired Aerobic Capacity/Endurance

    13. Impaired Joint Mobility

    14. Impaired Muscle Performance

    15. Impaired Motor Control

    16. Impaired Posture

    17. Ambulation: Impact of Age-related Changes on Functional Mobility

    18. Balance and Falls

      19. Part 4: Special Problems and Interventions

    19. Impaired Integumentary Integrity

    20. Management of Urinary Incontinence in Women and Men

    21. Conservative Pain Management for the Older Adult

    22. Lower Limb Orthothese for Older Adults

    23. Prosthetic Management for the Older Adult with Lower Limb Amputation

      24. Part 5: Special Populations and the Continuum of Care

    24. Wellness for the Aging Adult

    25. Home-health Physical Therapy

    26. Patient Management in Post-Acute Inpatient Settings

    27. Hospice and End of Life

    28. Senior Athlete

    29. Older Adults with Developmental Disabilities

      30. Part 6: Societal Issues

    30. Reimbursement and Payment Policy

    31. Health Policy and Advocacy in the United States: A Perspective for Geriatric Physical Therapy

Product details

  • No. of pages: 624
  • Language: English
  • Copyright: © Mosby 2011
  • Published: January 19, 2011
  • Imprint: Mosby

About the Authors

Andrew Guccione

Affiliations and Expertise

Deputy Director, Health Services Research & Development at Department of Veteran Affairs, Washington, DC

Rita Wong

Affiliations and Expertise

Professor, Associate Provost, Research and Graduate Education, Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia

Dale Avers

Affiliations and Expertise

Professor, Department of Physical Therapy Education, College of Health Professions, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York

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