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Physiotherapy in older adults |
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Other Titles: |
Principles of physiotherapy evaluation and rehabilitation of older adults |
Authors: |
Iakovidis, Paris |
Subject: | MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > LIFE SCIENCES > SPORT AND ATHLETIC SCIENCE / PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT SCIENCE > EXERCISE FOR THE ELDERLY MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > LIFE SCIENCES > SPORT AND ATHLETIC SCIENCE / PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT SCIENCE > THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > HEALTH SCIENCES > ALLIED HEALTH OCCUPATIONS > PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALTY HUMANITIES AND ARTS > EDUCATION AND EDUCATION SCIENCES > EDUCATION (BY GROUP) > SPECIAL (NEEDS) EDUCATION > THERAPY > PHYSIOTHERAPY LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES > PSYCHOLOGY > HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND PREVENTION > REHABILITATION MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > LIFE SCIENCES MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > LIFE SCIENCES > MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > LIFE SCIENCES > SPORT AND ATHLETIC SCIENCE / PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT SCIENCE > BIOMECHANICS OF SPORT MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > LIFE SCIENCES > MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES > NEUROSCIENCES |
Keywords: |
Aging
Physiology of aging Theories of aging and chronic diseases Falls in older adults Prevention of falls in older adults Therapeutic exercise Physiotherapy Physical therapy evaluation Rehabilitation Geriatrics |
Description: | |
Abstract: |
Physiotherapy in older adults is a crucial field of rehabilitation that has gained prominence in recent decades. The rise in life expectancy, attributed to advancements in medical care, along with a declining birth rate, has resulted in a notable increase in elderly population within society. Epidemiological data predict that by 2070, approximately three out of every ten individuals worldwide will be over the age of 65. Consequently, this demographic shift necessitates addressing the various health issues that older adults face, a great amount of which, demand specialized physical therapy interventions. Hence, the significance of physiotherapeutic treatment for the elderly is now more imperative than ever. The purpose of this textbookis to delineate the unique considerations when geriatric patients are provided with physical therapy care , encompassing preventive strategies as well as the rehabilitation of age-related ailments and disorders. Moreover, it aims to serve as a valuable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Department of Physiotherapy, providing them with indispensable information to support their academic journey. Within the contents of this textbook, students will find specialized knowledge, which will help them gain a comprehensive understanding of the aging process and its implications on the diverse systems of the human body during old age. Furthermore, they will learn to assess fundamental health parameters of elderly individuals through physical therapy evaluations and design specialized rehabilitation programs tailored to meet the needs of older adults population.
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Linguistic Editors: |
Alexopoulou, Katerina |
Graphic Editors: |
Margounakis, Dimitrios |
Type: |
Undergraduate textbook |
Creation Date: | 12-09-2023 |
Item Details: | |
ISBN |
978-618-228-091-1 |
License: |
Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) |
DOI | http://dx.doi.org/10.57713/kallipos-325 |
Handle | http://hdl.handle.net/11419/10572 |
Bibliographic Reference: | Iakovidis, P. (2023). Physiotherapy in older adults [Undergraduate textbook]. Kallipos, Open Academic Editions. https://dx.doi.org/10.57713/kallipos-325 |
Language: |
Greek |
Consists of: |
1. Aging as a Natural Process 2. Chronic diseases in the older adults 3. Physiotherapy Evaluation of Geriatric Patients 4. Physiotherapy evaluation of the musculoskeletal system in geriatric patients 5. Physiotherapy evaluation of the nervous system in geriatric patients 6. Physiotherapy evaluation of the cardiovascular system in geriatric patients 7. Physiotherapy evaluation of the respiratory system in geriatric patients 8. Evaluation of Balance and Functional Capacity in Older Adults 9. Falls in Older Adults 10. Physiotherapy Intervention for Fall Prevention in Older Adults 11. Physiotherapy Intervention for Older Adults with Dementia 12. Physiotherapy Intervention for Older Adults with Parkinson's Disease 13. Physiotherapy Intervention for Older Adults with Heart Failure 14. Prevention and Treatment of Skin Disorders in Bedridden Elderly Patients 15. Exercise and physical activity in older adults |
Number of pages |
340 |
Publication Origin: |
Kallipos, Open Academic Editions |
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