Vascular Rehabilitation

by Subin Solomen, Pravin Aaron

This book focuses on vascular rehabilitation. Vascular rehabilitation is an emerging specialized field in physiotherapy, where the students need reference materials on this subject. This book consists of 15 chapters. Chapter 1 discusses the systemic, coronary, pulmonary and lymphatic circulation in brief and anatomy and physiology of artery and vein are also covered. Chapter 2 covers the biomechanics of circulation, i.e. hemodynamics and applied physiology of circulation, is covered. Chapters 3 and 4 cover the epidemiology of peripheral vascular disorders. Epidemiology of a disease includes prevalence, incidence, progression and morbidity and mortality associated with it. We have tried to put maximum literature about it. Chapters 5–7 cover almost all vascular diseases in detail, including the medical and surgical management. Each vascular disorder is described under definition, etiology, types, pathogenesis, clinical features, investigations and management. Chapter 8 covers mainly the assessment, special tests, investigations, outcome measures and findings. In this chapter, investigations and outcome measures are intended for postgraduates. Chapter 9 covers the physiotherapy management, techniques and vascular rehabilitation protocol. Chapter 10 covers arterial, venous and lymphatic surgeries. Chapters 11 and 12 cover physiotherapy after arterial and venous surgeries. Chapters 13 and 14 cover the wound/ulcer assessment and management. Chapter 15 covers about scar assessment and management. This book is richly illustrated with diagrams, sketches, tables and examples, providing an excellent presentation of the subject.

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