Beschreibung:
Physiotherapy Management of Haemophilia provides acomprehensive overview of the physiotherapy treatment concepts andmanagement strategies currently available that can be incorporatedinto the management programs for patients with haemophilia. It iswritten by physiotherapists with a broad range of experience ofhaemophilia, based on their clinical experience and supported byevidence from the relevant literature.This book is essential reading for the physiotherapistresponsible for the treatment of patients with haemophilia. Itwill, however, also be a valuable source of reference for doctors,nurses, orthopaedic surgeons and counselors.
List of Contributors.Forewords.Preface.Acknowledgements.1 Principles of Assessment in Haemophilia.2 Pain Mechanisms.3 Hydrotherapy and its use in Haemophilia.4 Electrotherapy and its use in Haemophilia.5 Muscle Imbalance in Haemophilia.6 Excercise, Sport and Education in Haemophilia.7 Biomechanics of the Lower Limb in Haemophilia.8 Use of a Theorectical Framework for Health Status inHaemophilia Care and Research.9 Disability and Outcome Measures in Patients withHaemophilia.10 Orthopaedic Surgery in Haemophilia.11 Pysiotherapy following Orthopaedic Surgery inHaemophilia.12 Rehabilitation in Developing Countries.Index.