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Author:   Dale Avers (Professor, Department of Physical Therapy Education, College of Health Professions, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York) ,  Rita Wong (Professor, Associate Provost, Research and Graduate Education, Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia) ,  Andrew A. Guccione
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   4th edition
Weight:   2.200kg
ISBN:  

9780323609128

ISBN 10:   0323609120
Pages:   736
Publication Date:   15 January 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9781455775385
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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1. Geriatric Physical Therapy in the 21st Century: Overarching Principles and Approaches to Practice 2. Aging Demographics and Trends 3. Age-related Physiological Changes: An Overview 4. Psychosocial Aspects of Aging 5. Environmental Design: Accommodating Sensory Changes and Mobility Limitations in the Older Adult 6. Geriatric Pharmacology 7. Functional Outcomes and Assessment for Older Adults 8. Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults 9. Age-related Changes in Gait and Mobility 10. Balance and Falls in Older Adults 11. Patient Education: Implications for Physical Therapist Practice 12. Caregiving of the Older Adult 13. The Older Adult who is Frail 14. Management of the Acutely Ill Older Patient 15. Impaired Joint Mobility in Older Adults 16. Impaired Muscle Performance in Older Adults 17. Impaired Motor Control and Neurologic Rehabilitation in Older Adults 18. Aerobic Capacity and the Management of the Patient with Cardiopulmonary and Pulmonary Limitations 19. Cognitive Issues in the Older Adult 20. Management of Post-surgical Orthopedic Conditions in the Older Adult 21. Management of Integumentary Conditions in the Older Adult 22. Management of the Pelvic Floor in Older Men and Women 23. Wellness for the Older Adult 24. Acute Care Management of the Older Adult 25. Post-Acute Care Management of the Older Adult 26. Home Health Management of the Older Adult 27. Hospice and End of Life 28. Senior Athlete 29. Health Policy for Physical Therapists and Older Adults

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