Learning Disability Physical Therapy Treatment and Management A Collaborative Approach Second Edition by Jeannette Rennie ISBN 0470319186 9780470319185

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ISBN 10: 0470319186

ISBN 13: 9780470319185 

Author: Jeannette Rennie 

This is an updated version of a comprehensive a resource for health professionals working with people (primarily adults) who have learning disabilities (intellectual disabilities).

It will provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse approaches to treatment and management issues, as well as methods to help them achieve the rehabilitation aims – including the usage of non-healthcare facilities. Split into three sections, the book covers 1: Underlying theory; 2: Assessment; 3: Practical methods of physical treatment and management.

• Combines history and the theory underlying learning disability and its associated conditions; assessment, and practical physical treatment.
• Achieves carefully assessed aims through methods appropriate to the individual client.
• Funding suggestions for working in non-healthcare situations.
• Features a breadth of content that also appeals to non-physiotherapists.

Table of contents:

I Learning Disability and Associated Problems that Affect Physical Ability 1

1 What is Learning Disability? 3
Jeanette Rennie

2 Learning Disability: Classifi cation and Associated Conditions 49
Jeanette Rennie, Mark Sterrick and Jane Neil-MacLachlan

3 Psychiatric and Behavioural Disorders in People with Learning Disabilities 64
Tanya Thiagarajah

4 Orthopaedic Aspects of Learning Disability 93
James E. Robb

II Assessing Physical Ability and Planning Intervention 109

5 The Multiprofessional Learning Disability Team 111
Patricia Odunmbaku Auty and Jeanette Rennie

6 First Steps in Communicating with People Who Have Learning Disabilities 129
Sue Standing and Sue Smith

7 Assessment 146
Anneliese Barrell

8 Interpretation of Assessment Results as a Basis for Intervention and Outcome Measures 166
Anneliese Barrell

III Practical Treatment and Management 177

9 Postural Care 179
John Goldsmith and Liz Goldsmith

10 An approach to Treating and Managing Severe Physical Disability 200
Ann Findlay

11 Hydrotherapy 215
Patricia Odunmbaku Auty

12 Riding for Disabled People 232
Alys Watson

13 Rebound Therapy 249
Sally Smith and Debbi Cook

14 Group Work 263
Jeanette Rennie, Lucy Clark and Helen Holme

15 Sport and Outdoor Pursuits 279
Angela Johnson, Jonathan Gray and Ian Silkstone, updated by Jeanette Rennie

16 Developing Opportunities for Health Promotion and Fitness Using Standard Local Facilities 294
Jeanette Rennie, Michael Craven, Amanda Leech and Sybil Williams

17 Complementary Therapies 309
Libby Davies, Jane Bruce and Maria Gunstone

Appendix A: Further Reading 325

Appendix B: Useful Addresses and Web Sites 331

Appendix C: Relevant Acts of Parliament 343

Index 345

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