Psychologically-Informed Physiotherapy: Embedding psychosocial perspectives within clinical management -1E

Psychologically Informed Physiotherapy: Embedding Psychosocial Perspectives within Clinical Management - 1st Edition
Editor: Stuart Porter

This pioneering textbook serves as a comprehensive resource for integrating psychosocial perspectives into physiotherapy practice. It brings together an international and interdisciplinary team of leading experts to present evidence-based concepts within a psychologically informed practice framework, emphasizing the importance of psychosocial aspects alongside the traditional biomedical model. The book covers a range of topics, including the biopsychosocial model, screening for red flags, adapting interactions to form empowering relationships, neuro-immune-endocrine interactions in stress and pain, and the use of counseling and psychological strategies within physiotherapy. It is an essential guide for physiotherapists aiming to enhance their clinical management by embedding psychosocial perspectives.

Top 5 Key Features:

1. Comprehensive coverage of integrating psychosocial perspectives into physiotherapy practice.
2. Contributions from international and interdisciplinary experts.
3. Evidence-based concepts presented within a psychologically informed practice framework.
4. Discussion of topics such as the biopsychosocial model, neuro-immune-endocrine interactions, and psychological strategies in physiotherapy.
5. Emphasis on forming empowering relationships and influencing behavioral change in patients.

Book Information:

• Edition: 1st Edition
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Binding Type: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780702068171