Description
Medical-Surgical Pathology for Physiotherapists
Book Summary
This manual is a fundamental study tool for Physical Therapy students who need to understand the foundations of medical specialties as applied to their clinical practice. The work compiles essential content on the most common pathologies that physical therapists encounter in their day-to-day work, facilitating learning and the integration of knowledge. Directed by faculty from the CEU-San Pablo University, this text is adapted to undergraduate competencies, offering a clear and structured view of disease for better therapeutic management.
What is it about?
The book addresses medical and surgical pathologies from the perspective of the physical therapist, explaining disease processes to provide a basis for therapeutic intervention. The synopsis details that this is a two-volume work; this second volume focuses on areas such as Traumatology and Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, the Digestive System, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Nephrology, and Dermatology. Each section is developed by a team of physicians and physical therapists, combining clinical experience with research to offer rigorous content that is directly applicable to professional practice.
Main Topics
- Traumatological and orthopedic pathologies of interest for rehabilitation.
- Rheumatological diseases and their approach through physical therapy.
- Endocrinological and metabolic disorders with repercussions on the musculoskeletal system.
- Conditions of the digestive system, as well as gynecological, obstetrical, nephrological, and dermatological conditions.
- Integration of medical knowledge into the physical therapy treatment plan.
Who is it recommended for?
It is primarily aimed at undergraduate Physical Therapy students taking medical and surgical pathology courses. It is also useful for practicing physical therapists who wish to update or consolidate their knowledge regarding the medical foundations of the pathologies they treat on a regular basis.
What this book provides
- Facilitates the understanding of diseases from a clinical perspective oriented toward physical therapy.
- Organizes content by medical specialty for systematic and effective study.
- Offers a practical approach adapted to the competencies required in undergraduate studies.
- Brings together the experience of a multidisciplinary team of physicians and physical therapists.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Fernández Rosa, Luis
- Publisher: Elsevier España, S.L.U.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Pathology, Physical Therapy, Didactic Material
- Collection: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: April 2019
- Number of pages: 520
- Weight: 1290 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a reference manual specifically designed for the Physical Therapy student, which clearly structures the medical knowledge necessary for clinical practice. Its value lies in the selection of common pathologies and the didactic approach, backed by the teaching experience of its directors. It is a work that fulfills its objective of serving as a complete and updated study guide within the undergraduate curriculum.