Integrative Therapies in Rehabilitation : Evidence for Efficacy in Therapy, Prevention, and Wellness

Integrative Therapies in Rehabilitation presents the latest research along with the clinical efficacy of integrating alternative therapies in rehabilitation to improve patient outcomes. This new edition presents the science that supports integrative or complementary therapies followed by common holistic therapies.

Integrative Therapies in Rehabilitation - Evidence for Efficacy in Therapy, Prevention and Wellness 5th Edition presents the latest science and research evidence available along with the clinical efficacy of integrating what have now become well known complementary and alternative therapies in rehabilitation to successfully improve patient outcomes. Divided into four main sections, this new edition presents the science that supports integrative or complementary therapies followed by chapters presenting common holistic therapies that include body work, mind-body work, and energy work. Each chapter is written by academic clinicians who are using this therapy in their practice currently. Professionals who will find this book most useful include academic and clinical faculty and students as well as physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, functional medicine practitioners, athletic trainers and physical and occupational therapists in practice. The chapters outline the approach and science behind each of the therapies, so readers are able to advise their patients and their patients’ families. Integrative Therapies in Rehabilitation, 5th Edition is a textbook for all levels of education in rehabilitation – undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, residencies, continuing education and clinical practice libraries and the go-to resource for health professionals to understand the scientific evidence and efficacy of complementary and alternative therapies for rehabilitation and improving patient outcomes.