The Student's Companion to Physiotherapy

ContributorsAcknowledgements Editor ’s introductionAn introduction by Professor the Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, MD, FRCP

SECTION 1 SETTLING INChapter 1 In the beginningNick Southorn and Jamie MacklerDay oneWhat is physiotherapy?A brief history of physiotherapy Physiotherapists at work International organizationsSwatting up Books to buyEquipmentFreshers ’ week Study tips Being a member of the representative body of physiotherapy

Chapter 2 Things I wish they’d told me before I started Stuart PorterWhat am I letting myself in for? Not sure I deserve to be here What is different about studying at degree level? The language of the university How to conduct yourself What your lecturers expect from youHow do I get through the first year?What you should expect from your lecturersHow to get through your examsFinally

SECTION 2 STUDYING PHYSIOTHERAPYChapter 3 Anatomy and physiologyNick SouthornIntroduction – anatomy Visualizing anatomy Mnemonics and chantsIntroduction – physiologyLearning physiology'Tool box'In the clinicConclusion

Chapter 4 Musculoskeletal physiotherapyNick SouthornSo what is musculoskeletal therapy?Initial subjective assessmentInitial objective assessment Clinical semaphore TreatmentsMaitland Cyriax/orthopedic medicineMcKenzieAcupunctureMuscle energy techniquesMyofascial therapyPilatesExercise therapyMassageIn the clinic

Chapter 5 ElectrotherapyTim WatsonWhat is it? Why is it important?Useful ways to studyResources and information

Chapter 6 Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy Mandy JonesLearning the theoryTips for learning anatomyTips for learning physiologyTips for learning physiotherapyPreparation for clinical placementTips for clinical placement Hazards of clinical placementConclusion

Chapter 7 Neurologic physiotherapyNick SouthornWhat you need to know Basics ConditionsAssessmentTreatment of the neurologic patientIn the clinic

Chapter 8 PharmacologyNick SouthornHow do I get my head around all of this?It’s all about class!What do I need to know about these drugs?In the clinicConclusion

Chapter 9 Biopsychosocial approachPaul WatsonWhy a biopsychosocial perspective?A biopsychosocial model of pain disabilitySo what are the important things to consider? In the clinicIntegrating assessment into practiceConclusion

Chapter 10 PediatricsNick SouthornBe a child, it helps! Childhood diseasesHow to assess a child patientSubjective assessmentObjective assessment TreatmentsConclusion

Chapter 11 Clinical placementNick SouthornHow to prepareWhat you need to know before you get thereUniform etiquetteWhat you need to know when you get there The learning agreement Marking criteria The role of the clinical educator The role of the academic tutor Conclusion

SECTION 3 THE FINAL STRETCHChapter 12 Clinical audit and researchHerbert ThurstonClinical audit ResearchTypes of research Getting started in research Real-life researchers

Chapter 13 The degree continues Nick Southorn and Nick ClodeProfessional practice Evidence-based practice Portfolio development What is a CPD portfolio?Why do I need to keep a CPD portfolio?What does a portfolio look like? What should it contain? Portfolio keeping – what you need to know Online versus paper-based portfolio systems Steps in setting up a CPD portfolio Finally Reflection

Chapter 14 You think it’s all over … Nick Southorn and Nick ClodeResults What to do with your textbooksOpportunities for the graduate Looking for jobs in the UK WebsitesRecruitment agencies Interviews Interview format Preparation Interview tips AppearanceOn the day Conclusion