Geriatric Orthopaedics: Rehabilitative Management of Common Problems. Aspen Series in Physical Therapy.The number of elderly persons in our society is increasing. Some of the age-related changes experienced by these individuals that affect the rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy. process are changes in joint range of motion, strength, endurance, and flexibility. There is also a decrease in recuperative re·cu·per·ate v. re·cu·per·at·ed, re·cu·per·at·ing, re·cu·per·ates v.intr. 1. To return to health or strength; recover. 2. To recover from financial loss. v.tr. ability, cardiac output cardiac output n. Abbr. CO The volume of blood pumped from the right or left ventricle in one minute. It is equal to the stroke volume multiplied by the heart rate. , and neurological neurological, neurologic pertaining to or emanating from the nervous system or from neurology. neurological assessment evaluation of the health status of a patient with a nervous system disorder or dysfunction. response. This book deals with the clinical management of elderly individuals who have orthopedic problems. The exercise suggestions presented are based on sound orthopedic principles and can be used as a framework for the development of individualized in·di·vid·u·al·ize tr.v. in·di·vid·u·al·ized, in·di·vid·u·al·iz·ing, in·di·vid·u·al·iz·es 1. To give individuality to. 2. To consider or treat individually; particularize. 3. programs. This book is an excellent reference for geriatric rehabilitation specialists. The author arranged the material in an organized and logical fashion, covering every joint in the body. The result is a concise treatment of current surgical and medical aspects of orthopedic problems. The rehabilitation strategies discussed are especially useful. The author also discusses theories of aging, effects of normal aging on body systems and function, hypokinetics, effects of exercise in elderly individuals, evaluation guidelines, and progressive exercise programs. Brief anatomical and biomechanical Biomechanical may refer to:
Students will find this volume an excellent source of information on the basics of treating general orthopedic problems of elderly individuals. Experienced practitioners will find that they can refer to the book as problems arise, on a case-by-case basis. I highly recommend this text to reference libraries that wish to stay up-to-date. Matilda Hesse, PT St Elizabeth Medical Center Covington, Ky |
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