Review
"A comprehensive, up to date text covering a wide range of topics. I would be happy to recommend this textbook as an essential textbook for students and practitioners in the field of cardiorespiratory care ." "Marie Guidon, MSc, MCSP, MISCP Associate Professor of Physiotherapy, School of Physiotherapy, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland", Physiotherapy Ireland Volume 23, No. 1, Journal of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, June 2002
to the combination of evidence based information and easy reading I feel that this book is one of the must have texts for all physiotherapists with an interest in respiratory or cardiac problems ." "Laura Vincent, Senior II Physiotherapist, Royal Liverpool Hospital", The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Newsletter, January 2002
to the combination of evidence based information and easy reading I feel that this book is one of the must have texts for all physiotherapists with an interest in respiratory or cardiac problems ." "Laura Vincent, Senior II Physiotherapist, Royal Liverpool Hospital", The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Newsletter, January 2002
Product Description
Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems is now internationally recognised as an essential textbook and reference source for students and practitioners working with patients with cardiac and respiratory problems. The book takes a problem solving approach to the practical skills necessary for the assessment, planning and implementation of physiotherapy for both children and adults.
The text follows a clear and logical structure making it easy to read, facilitating quick reference and fast revision. It is divided into 2 main sections:
Assessment, investigations, skills and techniques Physiotherapy and medical management · This new edition of Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems continues to provide a reliable and comprehensive source of information for all those who are involved in providing this care.
The text follows a clear and logical structure making it easy to read, facilitating quick reference and fast revision. It is divided into 2 main sections:
About the Author
Pryor was until recently Head of Physiotherapy at the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust , London - Britain's leading chest and heart hospital. She is now a research fellow there and is combining work on research with the latest in clinical practice. She was co-editor to the first two editions of this book.Prasad was a contributor to the previous edition of this book. Her specialist area of practice is with children with cystic fibrosis. Like Pryor she is working as a researcher in a centre of clinical excellence.Both authors have given papers at international meetings for both doctors and physical therapists.
