Textbook of Physiotherapy

The Author has tried to make the chapters simple by putting illustrative pictures, and the book can serve as a handbook, where the students will get everything contained in one. The book extensively covers Exercise Therapy and Massage, Hydrotherapy, Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal, Neuromuscular, Cardiorespiratory, Obstetrics and Gynecological Conditions.

Key Features :

• Goniometry and anthropometric measurements have been described for easy understanding.
• For every clinical condition, clinical tests have been described with illustrative pictures.
• Physiotherapy for burn, amputees, scolisis, etc. have been described.
• Various fractures and their management with physiotherapy have been given.
• Pre and postoperative physiotherapy for abdominal and thoracic conditions has been described.
• Chapters on Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation have been presented in simple manner with illustrative pictures for easy understanding of students.
• Chapters on Professional Ethics and Management, applicable to Physiotherapy have been included.
• Motor control and Motor learning have been described to fulfill the needs of the students.
• Special techniques applicable to Neurological conditions, Musculoskeletal conditions (Manual therapy) have been included to highlight on various treatment methods available to Physiotherapists.