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Could anyone suggest a good book on physiotherapy to get me started? Is there a standard text on physiotherapy that is well regarded?
I'm very new to physiotherapy, so something that starts at the beginning would be great.
Thanks in anticipation,
Leif
Are you studying at a university? The course texts should be considered by and large as excellent starting points.
A nice sports text to have more as a prompt when considering a further testing and diagnosis is Clinical Sports Medicine by Kahn and Brukner, Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
These are some good books to start with. Furthermore, you should also consult your school syllabus as it varies in different countries.
Physical Rehabilitation Assessment and treatment By O'Sullivan & Schmitz 3rd Edition
Therapeutic Exercise Foundation and techniques By Carolyn Kisner & Lynn Allen Colby Third Edition
Tidy's Physiotherapy By Stuart Porter 13th Edition
Hi, im a first year physio student, and some of the text books that have been recommended are;
Fundaments of Anatomy and Physiology, Seventh Edition. Frederick H Martini
Orthopedic Physical Assessment, Fourth Edition. David J Magee
I also find this book very good;
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, Ninth Edition. Tortora/Grabowski
Hope this helps.
Suzie
That's great. Thanks for your help.
There varieties of standard reference books on different topics and you may choose any one of them according to your interest and choice.
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Key References for The Physiotherapy Competency Exam
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If you want to read about physiotherapy from starting then i will suggest you to read basic principles of physiotherapy- by- dena gardner
Hy everyone,
could anyone suggest me a good book about anatomy and physiology of neuromuskular system? i m looking for something specific about the action of the spinal nerves on the muscles. Thank a lot,
Gianluca