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Physiotherapy in older adults
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.
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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