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Rheumatology E-Book, 1st Edition

Rheumatology E-Book
Authors :
Krysia Dziedzic & Alison Hammond
Date of Publication: 02/2010
Rheumatology is an indispensable resource for physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other health professionals, offering practical approaches to the treatment and management of rheumatic musculoskeletal conditions. The text focuses on applyin ...view more

Rheumatology is an indispensable resource for physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other health professionals, offering practical approaches to the treatment and management of rheumatic musculoskeletal conditions. The text focuses on applying evidence-based understanding of these conditions to clinical context.

The specific disease chapters cover: incidence and prevalence of the condition; clinical presentation and diagnosis; red flags; clinical assessment; important first treatments, early intermediate and long term management; prognosis and long term outcomes. Supporting case histories of increasing complexity and study activities illustrate the clinical relevance of the treatment and management approaches.

 

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Rheumatology is an indispensable resource for physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other health professionals, offering practical approaches to the treatment and management of rheumatic musculoskeletal conditions. The text focuses on applying evidence-based understanding of these conditions to clinical context.

The specific disease chapters cover: incidence and prevalence of the condition; clinical presentation and diagnosis; red flags; clinical assessment; important first treatments, early intermediate and long term management; prognosis and long term outcomes. Supporting case histories of increasing complexity and study activities illustrate the clinical relevance of the treatment and management approaches.

 


Key Features

• Multidisciplinary team approach

• Practical solutions to management of conditions supported by the latest research

• Case histories of increasing complexity consolidate understanding and develop clinical reasoning

• Highlighted boxes throughout contain study tasks and key messages


Author Information
Edited by Krysia Dziedzic, PhD, MCSP, HPC, arc Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy, Primary Care Sciences Research Centre, Keele University, Keele, UK arc Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy and Alison Hammond, PhD, MSc, BSc(Hons), DipCOT, SROT PhD MSc BSc(Hons) FCOT, arc Senior Lecturer Reader, Centre for Rehabilitation & Human Performance Research, University of Salford, Salford, UK Senior Research Therapist, Derby Hospitals NHS FOundation Trust, Derby, UK Reader, Centre for Rehabilitation & Human Performance Research