Tetraplegia and Paraplegia (PAPERBACK REPRINT) Tetraplegia and Paraplegia (PAPERBACK REPRINT) |
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| Author:
| Bromley, Ida |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7020-5526-3 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2006 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
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| Imprint: | Churchill Livingstone |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $90.95 |
Book Description:
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Extensively illustrated and easy to use, this practical resource offers clear guidelines and step-by-step sequences for moving and working with individuals with differing levels of paralysis. It serves as both an ideal student textbook and a valuable clinical manual for therapists who see tetraplegic and paraplegic patients.
- Clear, practical, concise information supported by an easily understandable approach
- Accessible reference for both clinical and classroom...
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Extensively illustrated and easy to use, this practical resource offers clear guidelines and step-by-step sequences for moving and working with individuals with differing levels of paralysis. It serves as both an ideal student textbook and a valuable clinical manual for therapists who see tetraplegic and paraplegic patients.
- Clear, practical, concise information supported by an easily understandable approach
- Accessible reference for both clinical and classroom settings
- Excellent coverage of wheelchairs and wheelchair management
- All illustrations have been redrawn for increased clarity, to enhance the clinical usefulness of this resource.
- Audit and evidence-based practice is incorporated throughout.
- Discussion of patient empowerment is included.
- The chapter on hands has been expanded to provide more in-depth coverage of this important topic.
- New discussion of levers has been added to this edition.
- New chapter on aging offers insight and considerations for treating aging and elderly patients with spinal cord injury.
- Expanded section on equipment provides details on current and state-of-the-art equipment used in practice.