The influence of epidemics on the role of physiotherapists in rehabilitation

The influence of epidemics on the role of physiotherapists in rehabilitation

Explores the impact of past and present epidemics on the physiotherapists' role in rehabilitation over the past 75 years. Looks in particular at the management of children and adults during the global poliomyelitis epidemic which followed the Great War in the early 20th century, then at the con...

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Veröffentlicht in:New Zealand journal of physiotherapy 2013-03, Vol.41 (1), p.22-25
1. Verfasser: Skinner, Margot A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Cancer
Cardiovascular system
Diabetics
Diseases
Epidemics
Lungs
Patients
Physical therapists
Physical therapy
Poliomyelitis
Practice
Prevention
Rehabilitation
Services
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Zusammenfassung:Explores the impact of past and present epidemics on the physiotherapists' role in rehabilitation over the past 75 years. Looks in particular at the management of children and adults during the global poliomyelitis epidemic which followed the Great War in the early 20th century, then at the contemporary non-communicable diseases (NCD) caused by lifestyle - namely cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lung diseases, and diabetes. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.
ISSN:0303-7193
2230-4886
2230-4886