Physical Therapy. Tutorial Guide. Physiotherapy. Textbook. In English. Epifanov A.V., Epifanov V.A.

This Textbook was prepared by leading specialists in the field of physiotherapy in accordance with the new program for students (trainees) of medical universities (medical rehabilitation, section Therapeutic physical culture). Modern achievements of medical science are taken into account, which led to a change in views on the methodology of rehabilitation treatment. The clinical and physiological substantiation of the use of therapeutic physical culture in the complex therapy of patients and persons with disabilities is presented in sufficient detail. The book is based on the modern principles of prescribing various treatment for physiotherapy facilities using motor regime, massage, manual and psychotherapy, labor therapy, hippotherapy, kinesiotherapy, etc. Methods are given that are most common in various diseases and injuries of the central and in rehabilitation programs are widely covered and represented Diseases of the peripheral nervous, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems, respiratory systems, metabolism and other metabolic diseases. Each chapter includes clinical symptoms and diagnosis of the underlying disease (damage), which allows adapting rehabilitation programs.

The textbook is perfectly illustrated, contains a large number of schemes and tables, some sections show complexes or a list of special physical exercises.

The publication is intended for students of medical universities studying in the specialties "Treatment" and "Pediatrics" in the discipline "Medical Rehabilitation", interns of the departments of postgraduate education, interns, clinical residents, graduate students, and will also be useful to specialists, working in practical healthcare..