Psychologically-Informed Physiotherapy: Embedding psychosocial perspectives within clinical management -1st Edition

Psychologically Informed Physiotherapy is a key new textbook for those who need a trusted and comprehensive resource to guide them in applying psychosocial perspectives to their physiotherapy practice. The first of its kind, this textbook brings together an international and interdisciplinary team of leading experts in the field. Together they present an evidence-based range of ideas and concepts around the psychologically informed practice framework, bringing psychosocial aspects of physiotherapy to the fore alongside the established biomedical model. By applying these aspects to screening, exploration and triaging, physiotherapists are better able to identify the origins of pain and barriers to rehabilitation; and so are more likely to achieve consistently good clinical outcomes for their patients. Throughout, clinical case studies ensure that the theory is then grounded in a variety of practical scenarios after which some reflective exercises and clinically relevant scenarios reinforce learning and understanding. Chapters on:Psychology of professional identity in health care¢The biopsychosocial modelScreening for red flagsAdapting interactions with others to form empowering relationships and influence behavioural changeNeuro-immune-endocrine interactions and clinical practice in stress, pain and recoveryCare of the anxious patient through cognitive and person-centred strategiesAlternative and evolving models of practice, including the clinical flag systemThe psychology of the athlete from the physiotherapist’s perspectiveUsing counselling and psychological strategies within physiotherapyMaking evidence-based decisions and measuring effectiveness in practiceUsing psychological interventions as a student or new graduate.