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Arnould-Taylor's principles and practice of physical therapy / William Arnould-Taylor.

By: Arnould-Taylor, W. E.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Cheltenham : Stanley Thornes, 1997Description: v, 266 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0748729984 .Subject(s): Physical therapy | Exercise therapyDDC classification: 615.82
Contents:
Part 1 The study of anatomy and physiology: Introduction to anatomy and physiology -- Histology -- The skeletal system -- The muscular system -- The vascular system -- The neurological system -- The digestive system -- The respiratory system -- The genito-urinary system -- The endocrine system -- Accessory organs -- General glossary of anatomy and physiology -- Part 2 The study and application of therapy treatments: Massage -- Sauna, steam and other hydrotherapy treatments -- Vacuum suction treatments -- Electricity in treatment -- Ultraviolet and infrared treatment -- Exercise -- Other forms of treatment -- First Aid -- Part 3 Specialised aspects of physical therapy: Sports therapy -- Ultrasound and its use in treatment -- The role of massage in stress management -- Nutrition: a general introduction / Paul Godwin -- Physical fitness and aerobic exercise / Sean Blake -- Resistance training and gym instruction / Sean Blake -- Complementary and alternative therapies / John W. Beney -- Part 4 Management of patient and practice: Patient assessment -- Clinic organisation and management -- Professionalism, ethics and patient support.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
General Lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 615.82 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00016382
General Lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 615.82 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00016381
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

William Arnould-Taylor has a distinguished record in the field of physiology, especially as applied to physical therapy. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the physical therapies.

Includes index.

Part 1 The study of anatomy and physiology: Introduction to anatomy and physiology -- Histology -- The skeletal system -- The muscular system -- The vascular system -- The neurological system -- The digestive system -- The respiratory system -- The genito-urinary system -- The endocrine system -- Accessory organs -- General glossary of anatomy and physiology -- Part 2 The study and application of therapy treatments: Massage -- Sauna, steam and other hydrotherapy treatments -- Vacuum suction treatments -- Electricity in treatment -- Ultraviolet and infrared treatment -- Exercise -- Other forms of treatment -- First Aid -- Part 3 Specialised aspects of physical therapy: Sports therapy -- Ultrasound and its use in treatment -- The role of massage in stress management -- Nutrition: a general introduction / Paul Godwin -- Physical fitness and aerobic exercise / Sean Blake -- Resistance training and gym instruction / Sean Blake -- Complementary and alternative therapies / John W. Beney -- Part 4 Management of patient and practice: Patient assessment -- Clinic organisation and management -- Professionalism, ethics and patient support.

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