Psychosocial Elements of Physical Therapy

Physical therapists know that their patients are more than just a list of symptoms. They are people first, often with a complex mix of medical and psychiatric circumstances, who may receive a wide range of care from a team of professionals. Keeping this in mind, <B><I>Psychosocial Elements of Physical Therapy: The Connection of Body to Mind </I></B>is both a textbook and a clinical resource for physical therapist students and clinicians practicing in any patient population with psychological concerns or disorders.<BR> <BR>Inside, Dr. Hannah Johnson provides an essential introduction of psychosocial concepts, general treatment approaches for culturally sensitive care, and selected classes of mental illness as defined by the <I>Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition </I>(DSM-5). A complete review of the current research and evidence base provides students a strong foundation to build their careers on, but can also act as a crash-course in the most recent literature for the busy clinician.<BR><B>Features:</B> <UL><LI>Clear, concise language and layout for efficient learning</LI><LI>Application-based review questions</LI><LI>Real world case studies to apply critical thinking skills</LI><LI>Evidence-based practical tests and measures</LI><LI>Vocabulary terms that facilitate interdisciplinary teamwork</LI></UL><B><I>Psychosocial Elements of Physical Therapy: The Connection of Body to Mind </I></B>provides physical therapist students and clinicians with an efficient yet comprehensive guide to helping patients with psychological concerns or disorders.