Psychologically-Informed Physiotherapy Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 1st Edition

• First textbook of its kind for physiotherapists
• Ideal confidence booster for both students and practitioners new to the subject
• Illustrates the role social factors have on thoughts, emotions and behaviour in patients as well as the neurobiological manifestations of social stressors
• Presents key, evidence-based concepts from leading international academics, clinicians and researchers in the field and across a range of health professions, including counselling and psychology

Foreword by Roberto Martinez Preface Dedication Acknowledgements Contributors

1 Professionalism And The Psychology Of Professional Identity In Health Care Graham Copnell

2 The Biopsychosocial Model: An Overview Alec Rickard

3 Screen For Red Flags First: Don’t Take The ‘Bio’ Out Of Biopsychosocial Sue Greenhalgh, James Selfe

4 Psychosocial Aspects Of Practitioners: Adapting Our Interactions With Others To Form Empowering Relationships Jennifer E Green-Wilson

5 Stress, Pain And Recovery: Neuro-Immune-Endocrine Interactions And Clinical Practice Lester E Jones

6 Care Of The Anxious Patient: Understanding And Managing Anxiety Through Cognitive And Person-Centred Strategies Andrew L Evans, Anthony J Hickey

7 Supporting, Complementary, Alternative And Evolving Models Of Practice: Towards The Development Of Your Biopsychosocial Practice Alan Chamberlain

8 The Psychology Of The Athlete – The Physiotherapist’s Perspective Andrew Mitchell

9 Using Counselling And Psychological Strategies Within Physiotherapy Louise Henstock, Helen Carruthers, Christine Parker

10 Making Evidence-Based Decisions And Measuring Effectiveness In Psychologically Informed Practice Louise Henstock, Helen Carruthers

11 Using Psychological Interventions As A Student Or Newly Qualified Physiotherapist – Personal Reflections 1 Year Post Qualifying Katherine E Crook

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