Psychology in the Physical and Manual Therapies Paperback / softback
by Gregory (Head, School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, University of Western Sydney, Campbellt Kolt, Mark (Associate Professor, Centre for Rehabilitation, Exercise and Sport Sciences, Victori Andersen
Paperback / softback
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This is a comprehensive text on psychology as related directly to the physical and manual therapies. It is divided into 3 sections :Section 1 addresses psychological principles as they relate to illness, injury, and rehabilitation. Section 2 covers key concepts relevant to psychological care in the physical therapies (e.g., client-practitioner relationships, cognitive-behavioural interventions).
The emphasis in the section is on integrating psychological and physical approaches to client care. Section 3 addresses specific client conditions encountered by those working in the physical and manual therapies. Easy-to-read style and format make the text a helpful reference for experienced practitioners brushing up, or for newcomers seeing a condition for the first time. Information effectively relates the theoretical and research foundation to the practicalities of client -practitioner relationships, interventions and working with clients with a variety of conditions. Broad international range of contributors provides diverse approaches, giving a global picture.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:384 pages
- Publisher:Elsevier Health Sciences
- Publication Date:03/06/2004
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- ISBN:9780443073526
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:384 pages
- Publisher:Elsevier Health Sciences
- Publication Date:03/06/2004
- Category:
- ISBN:9780443073526
