This is an updated version of a comprehensive a resource for health professionals working with people (primarily adults) who have learning disabilities (intellectual disabilities). It will provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse approaches to treatment and management issues, as well as methods to help them achieve the rehabilitation aims – including the usage of non-healthcare facilities. Split into three sections, the book covers 1: Underlying theory; 2: Assessment; 3: Practical methods of physical treatment and management.Combines history and the theory underlying learning disability and its associated conditions; assessment, and practical physical treatment.Achieves carefully assessed aims through methods appropriate to the individual client.Funding suggestions for working in non-healthcare situations.Features a breadth of content that also appeals to non-physiotherapists.
Author(s): Jeannette Rennie (Editor)
Edition: 2
Year: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 374
Learning Disability......Page 1
Contents......Page 7
Preface......Page 9
List of Figures......Page 13
List of Tables......Page 15
List of Contributors......Page 17
I: Learning Disability and Associated Problems that Affect Physical Ability......Page 21
1: What is Learning Disability?......Page 23
2: Learning Disability: Classification and Associated Conditions......Page 69
3: Psychiatric and Behavioural Disorders in People with Learning Disabilities......Page 84
4: Orthopaedic Aspects of Learning Disability......Page 113
II: Assessing Physical Ability and Planning Intervention......Page 129
5: The Multiprofessional Learning Disability Team......Page 131
6: First Steps in Communicating with People Who Have Learning Disabilities......Page 149
7: Assessment......Page 166
8: Interpretation of Assessment Results as a Basis for Intervention and Outcome Measures......Page 186
III: Practical Treatment and Management......Page 197
9: Postural Care......Page 199
10: An Approach to Treating and Managing Severe Physical Disability......Page 220
11: Hydrotherapy......Page 235
12: Riding for Disabled People......Page 252
13: Rebound Therapy......Page 269
14: Group Work......Page 283
15: Sport and Outdoor Pursuits......Page 299
16: Developing Opportunities for Health Promotion and Fitness Using Standard Local Facilities......Page 314
17: Complementary Therapies......Page 329
Appendix A: Further Reading......Page 345
Appendix B: Useful Addresses, Telephone Numbers and Websites......Page 351
Appendix C: Relevant Acts of Parliament......Page 363
Index......Page 365
