Adult Rheumatic Diseases

by Jeanne Melvin (Editor), Victoria Gall (Editor)

Designed specifically so that therapists and other health professionals understand medical management to help patients gain the most from therapy. This book includes chapters on joint inflammation and immunology, the pathophysiology of cartilage and joint structures, and pros and cons of medications used to manage arthritis. The material is diverse and comprehensive, making it appropriate for occupational therapists, physical therapists,physicians, nurses as well as other practitioners who treat rheumatic disease. Educators will find it a valuable tool in physical dysfunction courses.

377 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2000