


Principles of Geriatric Physiotherapy
Multani, N. — Verma, S.
1ª Edición Diciembre 2008
Inglés
Tapa blanda
192 pags
1000 gr
18 x 24 x 1 cm
ISBN 9788184481051
Editorial JAYPEE
Recíbelo en un plazo De 2 a 3 semanas
Contents
- Introduction to Geriatric Physiotherapy
- Definition of Elderly
- Classification of Elderly
- Demography of Aging
- Factors Responsible for Demographic Changes
- Implications of Demographic Changes
- Sex Distribution and Marital Status of Elderly
- Socioeconomic Status of Elderly
- Disease, Disability and Death
- To Summarize
- Physiological Response to Aging
- Normal Aging
- Mechanism of Aging
- Theories of aging based on intrinsic factors
- Theories of aging based on extrinsic factors
- Features of Normal Aging
- Musculoskeletal system
- Muscular strength
- Muscle mass
- Muscular endurance
- Muscular power
- Bone health
- Articular cartilage
- Cardiovascular system
- Aerobic capacity
- Heart
- Heart rate
- Cardiac output
- Local factors
- Pulmonary function
- Nervous system
- Central nervous system
- Peripheral nervous system
- Special senses
- Visual acuity
- Hearing
- Taste
- Smell
- Touch
- Vestibular system
- Changes in other systems
- Physiological Response to Exercise in Elderly
- Cardiovascular System
- Respiratory System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Principles of Geriatric Assessment
- Aims of Geriatric Assessment
- The Team for Geriatric Assessment
- Efficiency of Geriatric Assessment
- Components of Geriatric Assessment
- History taking
- Physical examination
- Functional status
- Mental status
- Emotional status
- Laboratory testing
- Principles of Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Aims of Geriatric Assessment
- Geriatric Physical Therapy in Different Settings
- Geriatric physical therapy in acute care hospitals
- Geriatric physical therapy in skilled nursing facilities
- Geriatric physical therapy at home
- Geriatric physical therapy in outpatient departments
- Geriatric Physical Therapy Program
- Assessment
- Goal-setting
- Therapeutic intervention
- Range-of-motion exercise
- Stretching exercise
- Mobilization exercise
- Strengthening exercise
- Aerobic exercises
- Gait training
- Orthotics
- Electrotherapeutic modalities
- Reassessment
- Cardiorespiratory Disorders in Elderly
- Cardiovascular Disorders in Elderly
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Coronary heart disease
- Arrhythmias and conduction disturbances
- Hypertension
- Congestive cardiac failure
- Respiratory Disorders in Elderly
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Asthma
- Pulmonary embolism
- Musculoskeletal Disorders in Elderly
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Gout Arthritis
- Falls in Elderly
- Definition
- Prevalence
- Risk Factors
- The Role of Balance Control
- Age-related Changes in Balance and Gait Pattern
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Treatment
- Neurological Disorders in Elderly
- Stroke
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Diabetes in Elderly
- Definition and Classification
- Prevalence
- Risk Factors
- Clinical Features
- Diagnostic Criteria
- Additional Laboratory Findings
- Management
- Mortality Rate
- Diabetic Complications
- Cognitive Deficits and Dementia in Elderly
- Introduction
- Definition and Description of Key Terms
- Prevalence
- Causes of Dementia
- Clinical Features
- Evaluation and Assessment
- Management
- Appendices
- Activities of Daily Livings (ALDs)
- Instrumental Activities of Daily Livings (IADLs)
- Modified Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA)
- Mini-Cog Assessment Instrument
- Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
- Physical Therapy Evaluation Performa for Geriatric Patients
- Dynamic Gait Index
- Wisconsin Gait Scale (WGS)
- Parkinson’s Disease Evaluation Form
- Index
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