The Student's Companion to Physiotherapy is a comprehensive guide to help ease the stresses and strains of studying physiotherapy. It puts a lighter spin on a very challenging time but is very informative, identifying the vital factsin anatomy and physiology; neurological physiotherapy; electrotherapy; respiratory physiotherapy; musculoskeletal physiotherapy; pharmacology; bio-psychosocial approach; paediatrics; portfolio development; and methods of work/assessment. The content here is orchestrated by students wanting to share their knowledge with fellow students and this book will be a trusty companion for all budding physiotherapists. INDICE: ContributorsAcknowledgements Editor 's introductionAn introductionby Professor the Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, MD, FRCPSECTION 1 SETTLING INChapter 1 In the beginningNick Southorn and Jamie MacklerDay oneWhat is physiotherapy?A brief history of physiotherapy Physiotherapists at work International organizationsSwatting up Books to buyEquipmentFreshers ' week Study tips Beinga member of the representative body of physiotherapy Chapter 2 Things I wish they'd told me before I started Stuart PorterWhat am I letting myself in for? Not sure I deserve to be here What is different about studying at degree level? The language of the university How to conduct yourself What your lecturers expect from youHow do I get through the first year?What you should expect from your lecturersHow to get through your examsFinallySECTION 2 STUDYING PHYSIOTHERAPYChapter 3 Anatomy and physiologyNick SouthornIntroduction - anatomy Visualizing anatomy Mnemonics and chantsIntroduction - physiologyLearning physiology'Tool box'In the clinicConclusionChapter 4 Musculoskeletal physiotherapyNick SouthornSo what is musculoskeletal therapy?Initial subjective assessmentInitialobjective assessment Clinical semaphore TreatmentsMaitland Cyriax/orthopedic medicineMcKenzieAcupunctureMuscle energy techniquesMyofascial therapyPilatesExercise therapyMassageIn the clinicChapter 5 ElectrotherapyTim WatsonWhat is it? Why is it important?Useful ways to studyResources and informationChapter 6 Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy Mandy JonesLearning the theoryTips for learning anatomyTips for learning physiologyTips for learning physiotherapyPreparation for clinical placementTips for clinical placement Hazards of clinical placementConclusionChapter 7 Neurologic physiotherapyNick SouthornWhat you need to knowBasics ConditionsAssessmentTreatment of the neurologic patientIn the clinic Chapter 8 PharmacologyNick SouthornHow do I get my head around all of this?It'sall about class!What do I need to know about these drugs?In the clinicConclusionChapter 9 Biopsychosocial approachPaul WatsonWhy a biopsychosocial perspective?A biopsychosocial model of pain disabilitySo what are the important thingsto consider? In the clinicIntegrating assessment into practiceConclusion Chapter 10 PediatricsNick SouthornBe a child, it helps! Childhood diseasesHow to assess a child patientSubjective assessmentObjective assessment TreatmentsConclusionChapter 11 Clinical placementNick SouthornHow to prepareWhat you need to know before you get thereUniform etiquetteWhat you need to know when you get there The learning agreement Marking criteria The role of the clinical educatorThe role of the academic tutor Conclusion SECTION 3 THE FINAL STRETCHChapter 12 Clinical audit and researchHerbert ThurstonClinical audit ResearchTypes of research Getting started in research Real-life researchers Chapter 13 The degree continues Nick Southorn and Nick ClodeProfessional practice Evidence-based practice Portfolio development What is a CPD portfolio?Why do I need to keep aCPD portfolio?What does a portfolio look like? What should it contain? Portfolio keeping - what you need to know Online versus paper-based portfolio systems Steps in setting up a CPD portfolio Finally Reflection Chapter 14 You think it's all over . Nick Southorn and Nick ClodeResults What to do with your textbooksOpportunities for the graduate Looking for jobs in the UK WebsitesRecruitment agencies Interviews Interview format Preparation Interview tips AppearanceOn the day Conclusion
- ISBN: 978-0-7020-3380-3
- Editorial: Churchill Livingstone
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 170
- Fecha Publicación: 21/01/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés