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    Physical Therapy Perspectives in the 21st Century - Challenges and Possibilities

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    Author(s)
    Berta Paz-Lourido
    Josette Bettany-Saltikov
    Language
    English
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    Abstract
    This book contains new information on physical therapy research and clinical approaches that are being undertaken into numerous medical conditions; biomechanical and musculoskeletal conditions as well as the effects of psychological factors, body awareness and relaxation techniques; specific and specialist exercises for the treatment of scoliosis and spinal deformities in infants and adolescents; new thermal agents are being introduced and different types of physical therapy interventions are being introduced for the elderly both in the home and clinical setting. Additionally research into physical therapy interventions for patients with respiratory, cardiovascular disorders and stroke is being undertaken and new concepts of wheelchair design are being implemented.
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    https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/56221
    Keywords
    Medicine; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Health Sciences; Kinesiology
    DOI
    10.5772/2257
    ISBN
    9789535104599
    Publisher
    IntechOpen
    Publisher website
    https://www.intechopen.com/
    Publication date and place
    2012
    Pages
    400
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