Geriatric rehabilitation : a textbook for the physical therapist assistant / Jennifer M. Bottomley ; PTA advisors, Peggy DeCelle Newman PT, MHR, Karen Ryan, PTA, Stacy Potvin, PTA.

By: Bottomley, Jennifer MMaterial type: TextTextPublisher: Thorofare, New Jersey : SLACK Inc., [2010]Copyright date: 2010Description: 1 online resource (346 pages) : illustrations, mapContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781617118074 (e-book)Subject(s): Physical therapy for older people | Older people -- RehabilitationGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: Print version:: Geriatric rehabilitation : a textbook for the physical therapist assistant.DDC classification: 615.8/20846 LOC classification: RC953.8.P58 | B68 2010Online resources: Click to View
Contents:
Introduction to geriatric rehabilitation : principles of practice -- Theories of aging -- Age related changes in anatomy, physiology, and function -- Common pathological conditions in the elderly : impact on function and treatment approaches -- Psychosocial theories and considerations of aging -- Nutritional considerations with aging -- Drugs and function in the elderly -- Settings of care in geriatrics : the role of the physical therapist assistant -- Treatment rationale and design in geriatrics -- Interventions and treatment in the elderly -- Communication, education, and learning.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to geriatric rehabilitation : principles of practice -- Theories of aging -- Age related changes in anatomy, physiology, and function -- Common pathological conditions in the elderly : impact on function and treatment approaches -- Psychosocial theories and considerations of aging -- Nutritional considerations with aging -- Drugs and function in the elderly -- Settings of care in geriatrics : the role of the physical therapist assistant -- Treatment rationale and design in geriatrics -- Interventions and treatment in the elderly -- Communication, education, and learning.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.

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