Pharmacology Handbook For Physiotherapists

Endorsed by Australian Physiotherapy Association! APA is the national body for physiotherapy in Australia and is a not for profit membership organisation with 24.4K members. The APA and Elsevier work together on reviewing and endorsing physiotherapy publications that are then promoted to the membership. Pharmacology Handbook for Physiotherapists is an essential quick-reference guide to common medications, designed specifically for student and professional physiotherapists to assist in their everyday practice. Providing practical and accessible evidence-based information, the handbook will equip physiotherapists with the right knowledge to maximise the benefit of pharmacology and physiotherapy treatments. Written by a multidisciplinary team of specialists, the text is designed to be comprehensive and easy-to-read, set out by body system format to allow quick retrieval of useful information related to the particular condition and medications involved. Written specifically for physiotherapists to assist their understanding of pharmacology principles in conjunction with physiotherapy treatment Each chapter is written by 3 experts in their field: a physiotherapist, a physician and a pharmacist ‘Physiotherapy practice points’ explain the effects that drugs may have on treatment and provide valuable information on the actions of medications and how this interacts with physiotherapy treatment 11 chapters covering basic pharmacology principles, legal and ethical issues, the body systems, women and men’s health, as well as a final chapter on medication issues in the young and elderly Includes eBook version on VitalSource

This book has been designed keeping in mind the pharmacology syllabus for physiotherapy students and the knowledge of drugs necessary in their profession. The text has a simple description of drugs with boxes, tables, charts and simple line diagrams for better understanding of the subject.--Publisher.

The first pharmacology book for physical therapists written by physical therapists and PhD pharmacologists A Doody's Core Title for 2011! Based on the classic Katzung's Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, this ground-breaking book illuminates the ever-expanding role of pharmacology in rehabilitation practice. In it you'll find unmatched insights on the full range of pharmacology topics, from drug receptor pharmacodynamics and general anesthetics, to cancer chemotherapy-all told from the vantage point of the authors' extensive first-hand experience. Features: Complete, up-to-date descriptions of common adverse drug reactions relevant to physical therapy Explanations of how drugs can potentially disrupt functional and clinical outcomes, along with corresponding physical therapy-based solutions to overcome these issues “Problem-Oriented Patient Studies” (POPS), which feature the patient as the focal point of the case rather than drug therapy itself “Preparations Available” boxes that provide at-a-glance summaries of the drugs available to treat specific conditions and disorders Glossary of need-to-know terms

The Physiotherapist’s Pocket Book is an exceptionally comprehensive, handy reference that is ideal for clinicians in their daily practice and students on core clinical placements – musculoskeletal, neurology, respiratory. The second edition of this extremely popular book has been updated and expanded to make it even more invaluable during clinical practice. It is designed to be a useful aide memoir during assessment and treatment planning with instant access to key facts and figures. A to Z list of pathologies Contraindications to treatment Pharmacology section with over 150 drugs described Biochemical and haematological values Common abbreviations New sections on neuromusculoskeletal anatomy and pathology Additional material on drugs, special tests and assessment tools Now includes diagnostic imaging, ECGs, nerve courses and interfaces, trigger points and joint complexes Over 90 illustrations

An innovative new edition, completely reformatted to make it more valuable to students and faculty Based on the classic Katzung's Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, this ground-breaking book illuminates the ever-expanding role of pharmacology in rehabilitation practice. In it you'll find unmatched insights on the full range of pharmacology topics, from drug receptor pharmacodynamics and general anesthetics, to cancer chemotherapy-all told from the vantage point of the authors' extensive first-hand experience. This new edition has been thoroughly revised with a fresh, new approach that includes improved pedagogy, better case discussion, and a complexity level more appropriate for a learning/teaching tool. PowerPoint slides, case discussions, test banks, and other resources will also be available to instructors.

This core textbook in pharmacology presents basic pharmacologic principles along with the mechanism of action and side effects of drugs commonly seen in physical therapy practice. Chapters are organized using a systems approach with each section beginning with the pathophysiology of disease and continuing with a discussion of the drug groups used for treatment. Sections end with a discussion about how drugs affect physical therapy intervention and how physical therapy may affect drug effectiveness. Adverse drug reactions are reviewed and the therapist is then counseled on the appropriate emergency or non-emergency intervention necessary. The last two chapters of the book provide an in-depth discussion regarding the medication/exercise response as it pertains to cardiopulmonary illnesses, oncology, and diabetes. Uniquely designed for physical therapists; discusses drugs within the confines of what might be seen in the PT clinic or in a home care situation. Free 6-month subscription to Mosby's Drug Consult provides generic and brand names for all drugs approved by the FDA (prescription and OTC) along with current, unbiased accurate information regarding safety and efficacy. Case studies apply real life situations directly to physical therapy practice. Discussion activities at the end of each chapter compel students or therapists to apply chapter information to physical therapy case scenarios. Focuses on how various drugs affect a patient during therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation. Includes information related to geriatrics, pediatrics and other lifespan implications.