Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems: Adults and Paediatrics, 4e

(Physiotherapy Essentials) 4th Edition

1. Assessment and investigation of patients’ problems

2. Thoracic imaging
3. Cardiopulmonary function testing
4. Effects of positioning and mobilization
5. Physiotherapy techniques
6. Patients’ problems, physiotherapy management and outcome measures
7. Psychological aspects of care
8. Intensive care for the critically ill adult
9. Paediatric mechanical support
10. Paediatrics
11. Non-invasive ventilation
12. Surgery for adults
13. Pulmonary rehabilitation in chronic respiratory disease
14. Cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention
15. Thoracic organ transplantation
16. Spinal cord injury
17. Dysfunctional breathing
18. Bronchiectasis, primary ciliary dyskinesia and cystic fibrosis
Normal values, conversion table and abbreviations

Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy: Adults and Paediatrics: formerly Physiotherapy

for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems, 5e (Physiotherapy Essentials) 5th Edition

1. Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory and cardiac systems

2. Clinical assessment
3. Thoracic imaging
4. Cardiac and cardiovascular diseases
5. Respiratory diseases
6. Outcome measurement in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy practice
7. Physiotherapy interventions
8. Optimizing engagement and adherence with therapeutic interventions
9. Adult intensive care
10. Paediatric intensive care
11. Upper abdominal and cardiothoracic surgery for adults
12. Physical activity and rehabilitation
13. Cardiorespiratory management of special populations
Normal values, conversion table and abbreviations