Maintaining function in older adults
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Maintaining function in older adults
Butterworth-Heinemann, c1995
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This text describes an approach to help older disabled persons maintain function and mobility. The book contains 45 illustrated exercises, and this programme, supervised by the therapist, can effectively maintain mobility and help prevent falls.
Table of Contents
- Exercises for a group of ambulatory patients - with or without assistive devices
- exercises in a seated position - regular chair, wheelchair or geriatric chair
- cardiovascular/pulmonary conditioning
- shoulder disability
- severe congnitive impairment/range of motion and positioning
- communication/motivation
- preventing falls/maximizing independence
- administration/total quality management
- conclusion.
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