Physiotherapy in Mental Health and Psychiatry

A brand new and must have textbook for the students and practising physiotherapists which acts as a trusted guide on the different perspectives, contexts and approaches across the spectrum of mental health and psychiatry settings. Grounded in theory and clinical practice, it covers a range of widely-used evaluation tools and treatment methods for specific syndromes and pathologies which will help physiotherapists to signpost and identify the care needs of their patients within both individual and group therapeutic settings. Case studies ensure that the theory discussed is applied to various practical scenarios after which reflective exercises are used to reinforce learning and understanding. First internationally-relevant textbook for physiotherapists covering a range of mental health and psychiatry settings Ideal confidence booster for both students and practitioners new to the subject Contributed by world-leading academics, clinicians and researchers in the field Advocates a scientific and clinical based approach with patient at centre Concepts applied to practice with case studies Multi-perspective views and approaches to human movement and function In-text reflective learning exercises

List of contents

Section 1 INTRODUCTION
Section 2 PSYCHOLOGICAL MODELS USED IN PHYSIOTHERAPY IN MENTAL HEALTH
Section 3 METHODOLOGIES WITHIN PHYSIOTHERAPY IN MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHIATRY
Section 4 OBSERVATION AND EVALUTION TOOLS
Section 5 PHYSIOTHERAPY WITHIN MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHIATRY CARE. SPECIFIC INTERVENTIONS DURING LIFE SPAN: CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS AND ELDERLY

Product details

• Authors: Liv Helvik Skjaerven, Michel Probst
• Assisted by: Michel Probst (Editor), Michel in Physiotherapy Probst (Editor), Probst Michel (Editor), Liv Helvik Skjaerven (Editor), Skjaerven Liv Helvik (Editor)
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2017
• EAN: 9780702072680
• ISBN: 978-0-7020-7268-0
• Dimensions: 193 mm x 235 mm x 12 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine; Rehabilitation, MEDICAL / Allied Health Services / Physical Therapy, Psychiatry, physiotherapy, Respiratory medicine, Nursing and ancillary services, Complementary and alternative medicine and therapies