Description
Complementary Therapies for Physical Therapy: A Clinical Decision-Making Approach is unique in that it provides a comprehensive overview plus detailed coverage of the therapies most relevant to rehabilitation. The largest section of the book covers Manual Body-Based Therapies, which (arguably) are a natural extension of established physical and occupational therapy interventions. This section includes Rolfing, Feldenkrais Method, Alexander Technique, Craniosacral Therapy, Pilates, Trager, and Shiatsu. Movement therapies which are not hands-on (Yoga and Tai Chi) are covered in another section. Separate chapters are devoted to Qi Gong and Magnets, which many therapists use along with more traditional physical agents.- PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) boxes summarize key information and save you time by providing a method for performing quick and accurate literature searches.- Realistic case scenarios show you how various CAM modalities can be incorporated into treatment for therapeutic benefit.- The use of the clinical decision-making model prepares you to implement critical-thinking skills across other CAM treatments.- Well-referenced content with a focus on literature ensures that content is up-to-date and evidence-based to provide you with the tools you need to search additional areas and keep current with new literature in this constantly changing field.- An emphasis on therapies most relevant to rehabilitation ensures you get the information you need to incorporate CAM into your practice.
Table of Contents
1.Definitions, Categorization, and Historical Review2.Conceptual Framework for Clinical Decision-Making in Complementary and Alternative Medicine3.Modifiers of Clinical Decision-Making Related to CAM4.Alternative Medical Systems5.Acupuncture 6.Arnica 7.Mind-Body Interventions 8.Therapeutic Aspects of Yoga 9.Tai Chi10.Biologically-Based Therapies11.Ginkgo Biloba 12.Glucosamine Chondroitin13.Energy Therapy Overview14.Therapeutic Touch15.Qi Gong 16.Magnets17.Reiki18.Manual Body-Based Therapies19.Rolfing20.Feldenkrais21.Alexander22.Craniosacral Therapy23.Pilates
