The essential book to refer to, whether you’re just starting out or about to go on placement or need to look up something for an assessment, the 14th edition of Tidy’s Physiotherapy is up-to-date and ready to meet the needs of today’s physiotherapy student. Chapters are written by specialists who have come from a wide range of clinical and academic backgrounds. Each chapter encourages you to problem solve and provides case studies to give the opportunity to consolidate learning and to give you confidence when you need to apply what you have learned. For the first time, a DVD ROM is included which contains sections on musculoskeletal tests, massage and exercise, and graphics which can be used for revision, presentations and even teaching.

无论您是刚刚起步或者即将就业或者是需要为评估查找一些资料，本书都是会被提及的基本书籍，其包含了最新的信息且能够满足现今理疗学学生的要求。本书的章节由具有广泛临床和学术背景的专家编写。每个章节都能帮助读者解决问题并提供案例学习从而使读者获得巩固学习的机会并在读者需要运用所学知识时给其信心。本书首次包含了一张DVD ROM的碟片，其包括肌肉骨骼系统的测试，按摩和锻炼的部分，和用以进行修改，演示，乃至教学的图解。

This is a must have book as it covers most of the topics within the course and has a very clear and concise layout. The chapters cover core subjects, for example musculoskeletal assessment, biomechanics, neurological physiotherapy, management of respiratory disease and many more. Throughout the authors make key points in each of the chapters which were found to be useful when revising for a particular area. There are also case studies in the book which allows the reader to consolidate the information and to apply their skills to a particular scenario. The book also contains a DVD Rom which contains revision aids, musculoskeletal tests and student presentations. This book will be very useful at university and throughout your physiotherapy career. - Charlotte Barrett, Phjysiotherapy Student, Cardiff University, UK.

* High quality annotated art illustrations * Case studies which provide further insights into the physiotherapists clinical reasoning * Web links * DVD containing videoclips and downloadable photographs * Additional chapters on Care of the Ventilated Patient; Caridac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Management of Tissue Healing and Repair, Massage, Electrotherapy, Pain and Changing Relationships for Promoting Health * Part of the Physiotherapy Essentials series - core textbooks for both students and lecturers