Physiotherapy Management of Haemophilia

Physiotherapy Management of Haemophilia provides a comprehensive overview of the physiotherapy treatment concepts and management strategies currently available that can be incorporated into the management programs for patients with haemophilia. It is written by physiotherapists with a broad range of experience of haemophilia, based on their clinical experience and supported by evidence from the relevant literature.

This book is essential reading for the physiotherapist responsible for the treatment of patients with haemophilia. It will, however, also be a valuable source of reference for doctors, nurses, orthopaedic surgeons and counselors.

Content: Chapter 1 Principles of Assessment in Haemophilia (pages 1–13): Karen Beeton and Dionne RyderChapter 2 Pain Mechanisms (pages 15–25): Andrew ClementsChapter 3 Hydrotherapy and its Use in Haemophilia (pages 27–38): Rochelle Tiktinsky and Caroline BarmatzChapter 4 Electrotherapy and its Use in Haemophilia (pages 39–50): Mandy Higginbottom and Victoria LeckieChapter 5 Muscle Imbalance in Haemophilia (pages 51–63): Jane PadkinChapter 6 Exercise, Sport and Education in Haemophilia (pages 65–76): Brenda M. BuzzardChapter 7 Biomechanics of the Lower Limb in Haemophilia (pages 77–87): David StephensenChapter 8 Use of a Theoretical Framework for Health Status in Haemophilia Care and Research (pages 89–100): Piet de Kleijn and Nico L.U. van MeeterenChapter 9 Disability and Outcome Measures in Patients with Haemophilia (pages 101–109): Jane CornwellChapter 10 Orthopaedic Surgery in Haemophilia (pages 111–120): E. Carlos Rodriguez?MerchanChapter 11 Physiotherapy following Orthopaedic Surgery in Haemophilia (pages 121–134): Lucy OrrChapter 12 Rehabilitation in Developing Countries (pages 135–145): Lily Heijnen and Muhammad Tariq Sohail