Psychology in the Physical and Manual Therapies

Book info: Psychology in the Physical and Manual Therapies (Paperback, 384 pages) – Churchill Livingstone, 2004. Language: English.

This is a comprehensive text on psychology as related directly to the physical and manual therapies. It is divided into 3 sections :

• Section 1 addresses psychological principles as they relate to illness, injury, and rehabilitation.
• Section 2 covers key concepts relevant to psychological care in the physical therapies (e.g., client-practitioner relationships, cognitive-behavioural interventions). The emphasis in the section is on integrating psychological and physical approaches to client care.
• Section 3 addresses specific client conditions encountered by those working in the physical and manual therapies.
• • Easy-to-read style and format make the text a helpful reference for experienced practitioners brushing up, or for newcomers seeing a condition for the first time.
  • Information effectively relates the theoretical and research foundation to the practicalities of client -practitioner relationships, interventions and working with clients with a variety of conditions.
  • Broad international range of contributors provides diverse approaches, giving a global picture.

Editorial Reviews Review Chiropractic Journal of Australia, December 2004"An ideal companion for Waddell's 'Back Pain Revolution' this book provides very useful tools to strengthen these dimensions in one's practice." About the Author Gregory Kolt, BSc BAppSCc(Phty) Grad DipEd GradDipBehavHlthCare PhD, Professor of Health Science and Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Health Studies, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand; and Mark Andersen, PhD, Associate Professor, Centre for Rehabilitation, Exercise and Sport Sciences, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia