Practical Evidence-Based Physiotherapy (2nd Edition)

Practical Evidence Based Physiotherapy (2nd Edition)
By Robert Herbert, Gro Jamtvedt, Kåre Birger Hagen & Judy Mead

Practical Evidence Based Physiotherapy 2nd Edition by Robert Herbert, Gro Jamtvedt, Kåre Birger Hagen and Judy Mead is the most comprehensive and widely used evidence based physiotherapy textbook for physiotherapy students in Pakistan. Written by an international team of experts this second edition outlines the basic definitions of evidence based practice and clinical reasoning while detailing how to find and critically appraise evidence and clinical practice guidelines.

Topics covered include:

• Evidence based physiotherapy — what why and how
• Relevant clinical questions and refinement
• What constitutes evidence in physiotherapy
• Finding evidence — search strategies
• Critical appraisal of research evidence
• What does evidence mean for clinical practice
• Clinical practice guidelines as a resource
• When and how should new therapies be introduced
• Making it happen — implementation strategies
• Assessing patient outcomes and clinical measurement
• Quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Searching physiotherapy relevant databases including PEDro
• Randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews
• Evidence about prognosis and diagnostic tests
• Audit and quality improvement

Key features:

• Written by international team of physiotherapy experts
• Suitable for all levels of expertise
• Highlighted critical points and text box summaries
• Detailed explanations in text for intermediate level
• Footnotes for advanced readers
• Detailed strategies for searching physiotherapy databases
• Extensive consideration of clinical practice guidelines
• New chapter on introduction of new therapies

Perfect for:

• DPT and MPT students in Pakistan
• Practicing physiotherapists
• Evidence based practice researchers
• Rehabilitation science students
• Physical therapy teachers and educators

Available at Prince Book Depot. Cash on Delivery available. Nationwide delivery across Pakistan.