Book, Geriatric Physiotherapy 4/22[LS]

Ideal for effectively addressing geriatric disorders, the content is evidence-based and can be used throughout the patient's treatment, including the knowledge necessary for clinical success.Fully revised and updated, this fourth edition includes several new chapters that reflect the application of science in clinical practice. Although the basic organization of the text has not changed, the reader will notice some changes, such as, for example, the inclusion of the chapter on psychosocial aspects of aging, reflecting the holistic nature of patient care. There are also new chapters that address key practices and interventions for each older adult, across systems and pathologies, such as functional performance measures and patient education. Other unpublished chapters are: Fragile Elderly; Impairment of Motor Control and Neurological Rehabilitation in Elderly Adults; Aerobic Capacity and Management of Patients with Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Limitations; and Acute Care Treatment in the Older Adult.?