Complementary Therapies for Physical Therapy: A Clinical Decision-Making Approach

by Judith E. Deutsch PT, PhD, Ellen Z. Anderson PT, MA, GCS

Overview

Complementary Therapies for Physical Therapy: A Clinical Decision-Making Approach is unique in that it provides a comprehensive overview plus detailed coverage of the therapies most relevant to rehabilitation. The largest section of the book covers Manual Body-Based Therapies, which (arguably) are a natural extension of established physical and occupational therapy interventions. This section includes Rolfing, Feldenkrais Method, Alexander Technique, Craniosacral Therapy, Pilates, Trager, and Shiatsu. Movement therapies which are not hands-on (Yoga and Tai Chi) are covered in another section. Separate chapters are devoted to Qi Gong and Magnets, which many therapists use along with more traditional physical agents.

• PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) boxes summarize key information and save you time by providing a method for performing quick and accurate literature searches.
• Realistic case scenarios show you how various CAM modalities can be incorporated into treatment for therapeutic benefit.
• The use of the clinical decision-making model prepares you to implement critical-thinking skills across other CAM treatments.
• Well-referenced content with a focus on literature ensures that content is up-to-date and evidence-based to provide you with the tools you need to search additional areas and keep current with new literature in this constantly changing field.
• An emphasis on therapies most relevant to rehabilitation ensures you get the information you need to incorporate CAM into your practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780721601113
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	12/10/2007
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 10.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1. Definitions, Categorization, and Historical Review
2. Conceptual Framework for Clinical Decision-Making in Complementary and Alternative Medicine
3. Modifiers of Clinical Decision-Making Related to CAM
4. Alternative Medical Systems
5. Acupuncture
6. Arnica
7. Mind-Body Interventions
8. Therapeutic Aspects of Yoga
9. Tai Chi
10. Biologically-Based Therapies
11. Ginkgo Biloba
12. Glucosamine Chondroitin
13. Energy Therapy Overview
14. Therapeutic Touch
15. Qi Gong
16. Magnets
17. Reiki
18. Manual Body-Based Therapies
19. Rolfing
20. Feldenkrais
21. Alexander
22. Craniosacral Therapy
23. Pilates

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