The Student's Companion to Physiotherapy E-Book

Nick Southorn

Description

The Student's Companion to Physiotherapy is a comprehensive guide to help ease the stresses and strains of studying physiotherapy. It puts a lighter spin on a very challenging time but is very informative, identifying the vital facts in anatomy and physiology; neurological physiotherapy; electrotherapy; respiratory physiotherapy; musculoskeletal physiotherapy; pharmacology; bio-psychosocial approach; paediatrics; portfolio development; and methods of work/assessment. The content here is orchestrated by students wanting to share their knowledge with fellow students and this book will be a trusty companion for all budding physiotherapists.

• Offers students unique learning and study skills needed for physiotherapy
• Specifies useful ways to study and offers advice on portfolio development and communication as a clinician
• Anecdotes, "top tips" boxes and cartoons
• Handy hints on portfolio development, research and job applications

Sujets

• Physical Therapy
• Allied Health Services
• Medical
• Médecine

Informations

• Publié par: Churchill Livingstone
• Date de parution: 15 janvier 2010
• Nombre de lectures: 1
• EAN13: 9780702050671
• Langue: English

Extrait

Table of Contents

Cover image
Copyright
Contributors
Acknowledgements
Editor’s Introduction
Introduction
Section 1 Settling in
1. In the beginning
2. Things I wish they’d told me before I started
Section 2 Studying physiotherapy
3. Anatomy and physiology
4. Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
5. Electrotherapy
6. Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy
7. Neurologic physiotherapy
8. Pharmacology
9. Biopsychosocial approach
10. Pediatrics
11. Clinical placement
Section 3 The final stretch
12. Clinical audit and research
13. The degree continues
14. You think it’s all over …
Index
Copyright

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Notices

Knowledge and best practice in this fi eld are constantly changing. As new research and experience broaden our understanding, changes in research methods, professional practices, or medical treatment may become necessary.
Practitioners and researchers must always rely on their own experience and knowledge in evaluating and using any information, methods, compounds, or experiments described herein. In using such information or methods they should be mindful of their own safety and the safety of others, including parties for whom they have a professional responsibility.
With respect to any drug or pharmaceutical products identifi ed, readers are advised to check the most current information provided (i) on procedures featured or (ii) by the manufacturer of each product to be administered, to verify the recommended dose or formula, the method and duration of administration, and contraindications. It is the responsibility of practitioners, relying on their own experience and knowledge of their patients, to make diagnoses, to determine dosages and the best treatment for each individual patient, and to take all appropriate safety precautions.
To the fullest extent of the law, neither the Publisher nor the authors, contributors, or editors, assume any liability for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions, or ideas contained in the material herein.
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Contributors
Mike Campbell, BSc (Hons)

Physical Therapist, Toronto, Canada
Nick Clode, BSc (Hons), MCSP

Chartered Physiotherapist, Manchester, UK
Baroness Ilora Finlay of Llandaff, MD, FRCP, FRCGP

Reader/Lecturer in Medicine, Cardiff University College of Medicine, UK, President of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Mandy Jones, PhD, MSc, MCSP, SRP

Senior Lecturer in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy, Brunel University, London, UK
Jamie Mackler, BSc (Hons)

Students’ Officer, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, London, UK
Stuart B. Porter, BSc Hons, GradDipPhys, MCSP, SRP, CertMHS

Lecturer in Physiotherapy, University of Salford, UK
Nick T. Southorn, BSc (Hons), MCSP, SRP

Chartered Physiotherapist, Derbyshire, UK
Herbert Thurston, BSc, MBChB(Hons), MD, FRCP

Emeritus Professor of Medicine, the University of Leicester, UK
Paul J. Watson, MSc, PhD, FCSP

Professor of Pain Management and Rehabilitation, Department of Health Sciences, the University of Leicester, UK
Tim Watson, BSc (Hons), PhD, MCSP

Professor of Physiotherapy, University of Hertfordshire, UK
Acknowledgements
My ever-lasting thanks go to each and every student physiotherapist for whom this book is intended. I know that the future of the profession is bright.
The following deserve unlimited thanks for their support over the years.

FAMILY
Special and extensive thanks to my wife, Kate, who supported me throughout physio school and was amazing while I wrote this book by looking after the dogs, horses and goldfish – oh, and all while being pregnant with our first baby! On that, I feel a special thank you should go to Moses Oliver Southorn, my son, who reminds me every day that we have something to smile about, and that sleep isn’t necessarily a permanent fixture in one’s daily schedule! My parents and my parent-in-laws deserve considerable credit as clearly university would not have been achievable without their continuing support.

FRIENDS
I am grateful to my close friends Mike C, Rik T, Jo P, Sparky, Ceit B, Nick C, Sam H, Jamie M, Lauz C, Shay D, Becki H, Mike O, Mary F and many many more for making physio school so entertaining.

CONTRIBUTORS TO THE BOOK – WHO HENCEFORTH ENTER THE “FRIENDS” CATEGORY
I am indebted to the contributors to this book who not only submitted excellent work but made a distinct effort to maintain friendly contact throughout, which made me feel much better about typing away at times in the morning that I assumed were purely theoretical. Special thanks to Stuart and Mandy whose individual help and advice were invaluable. Neil O’Connell deserves special thanks for his artistic skills. Also, to the guys at Elsevier, Rita D-S and Veronika W, for their belief in this project, wonderful help and friendly banter throughout. Thank you to the scores of people who read and re-read sample chapters and gave help and guidance throughout this project.
Thanks again to Stuart Porter who took photos, provided words of support and wisdom and generally kept me on track. Also a huge acknowledgement to the students of Salford University School of Physiotherapy who appeared in Stuart’s photos – Julie Ann Peart modelled expertly for the book, as did Paul Quine, Amy Findlay, Rhian Sunderland and Natalie Earnshaw.
Editor’s Introduction

Well, firstly I’d like to say hello and congratulations; you have either been accepted onto a physiotherapy (also known as physical therapy) course or are close to it, so well done! This book is especially for you and I hope that you keep it close by your side throughout the course to graduation day. For the purposes of continuity, I will use the terms “physiotherapy” and “physiotherapist” throughout the text as synonyms for “physical therapy” and “physical therapist” while recognizing and respecting both professional titles.
A lecturer from Nottingham University once said that “one thing that everyone knows about the physiotherapy course is that it is impossible to get on to.” This is very true but everything else they know is rarely the full story. Everyone, including health professionals, has their own ideas that have developed from personal experience or hearsay: we either manipulate backs, run onto a football pitch with a “magic sponge” or give out walking frames! The fact is that physiotherapy is a very misunderstood profession and has a much bigger role to play in health than many people believe. It is also possible to get on to the course! I find that one of the most enjoyable aspects of being a physio student is surprising the general public and fellow health professionals with our scope and expertise. This is something that all physio students and all qualified clinicians do naturally and with such aplomb. There will always be orthopedic surgeons who see a respiratory physiotherapist with a stethoscope and conclude that we are listening to joints now! The student has to deal with so many other things too, such as doing well in exams, revision, reading, note taking, impressing clinical educators, etc., and that is why this book exists.
I hope to help you through the process of being a physio student by giving you hints and tips about how to get the most out of being a student. The book will also help you prepare for a variety of key points of the course such as clinical placements, research, continuing professional development (CPD) portfolio development, reflection, etc.
So, this book is for students, written by students (and experts in some cases). It is not prescriptive or a replacement for common sense. Sit back, have a cup of tea and a Kit-Kat and enjoy the course – that, after all, is what university is about.
Nick Southorn, 2009
Introduction

AN INTRODUCTION BY PROFESSOR THE BARONESS FINLAY OF LLANDAFF, MD, FRCP
Physiotherapy is one of the core healthcare professions. Those entering physiotherapy are high-achieving young people with good academic records and they have a great deal to contribute intellectuall