Andreas Alt

The most comprehensive reference work in physiotherapy - the Handbook of Physiotherapy - is now available in a completely revised edition. Recognized experts in their fields have updated the physiotherapeutic knowledge presented in this work to the latest standards. This provides practitioners and learners with current insights into the fundamentals, physiotherapeutic treatment techniques, and their relation to all relevant medical specialties. New chapters on quality management in rehabilitation, occupational health management, and first aid have been added. The evidence and guidelines for physiotherapeutic treatments have been critically reviewed and updated. A key component is the evaluation of the evidence for individual procedures. The extensive knowledge is organized by medical specialties, detailed, and clearly structured. All physiotherapy-relevant conditions are addressed with available guidelines and evidence for the following specialties: orthopedics, surgery, intensive care, rheumatology, neurology, internal medicine, oncology, gynecology, pediatrics, urology, dentistry, mental disorders, geriatrics, palliative care, sports medicine, and sports physiotherapy. In conclusion, the Handbook of Physiotherapy offers current, comprehensive, well-founded, evidence-based knowledge across the entire field of physiotherapy. It is aimed at all physiotherapists and physicians in training and practice, as well as other professional groups and individuals who are active in healthcare or wish to learn about treatment options.