Books in the Physiotherapy Pocketbooks series

The book's small, portable size makes it ideal for reference in any practice setting. Presents information in an accessible, at-a-glance format. The unique red flag hierarchy assists with clinical reasoning. Index of Suspicion highlights the most likely conditions indicated by specific red flags. Discussion of 3D thinking encourages clinicians to look beyond immediate symptoms to find the underlying cause of a problem. Discussion of red herrings describes how to approach indicators that may mislead a diagnosis. Information on the concept of conditional probabilities helps practitioners make informed clinical decisions

Respiratory Physiotherapy: An On-Call Survival Guide is the go-to book for physiotherapy students and newly qualified physiotherapists when caring for patients with respiratory conditions or complications. The title covers all common conditions for both adults and children, in a wide range of settings and focuses on practical information that is directly and immediately applicable to patient care. The third edition is fully updated and revised, each chapter gives you access to the most up to date expertise in the field of respiratory physiotherapy. The consistent chapter layout makes it easy to identify where relevant information will be.

Suitable for clinicians in their practice and students on core clinical placements - musculoskeletal, neurology, respiratory, this book is designed to be an aide memoir in assessment and treatment planning with an access to key facts and figures.

Starting a placement or rotation in an unfamiliar clinical area is exciting but can be daunting. This title provides advice and practical guidance on cases and problems encountered on a daily basis allowing you to work with ease and confidence.