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Cash's textbook of neurology for physiotherapists
653 pages
An authoritative, structured immersion into the clinical realities of neurological physical therapy and disease management.
What it feels like
Reading this textbook is an exercise in focused, academic immersion, placing the reader squarely in the mindset of a clinical practitioner. The pace is inherently steady and methodical, demanding careful attention as it navigates the complex intersections of the nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. Its tone is strictly objective and authoritative, utilizing precise, technical prose to outline physical therapy modalities and disease management. There is no narrative arc here, but rather a structured progression from foundational medical theory to practical therapeutic application. The atmosphere evokes a quiet medical library or a rigorous clinical classroom. It is a deeply practical, serious text designed specifically to equip physiotherapy students and medical professionals with essential, evidence-based knowledge for patient rehabilitation.
- Mood
- academic
- focused
- serious
- Tone
- clinical
- authoritative
- objective
- educational
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- clinical practice · neurological rehabilitation · disease management · physical therapy modalities
- The writing
- Highly technical, structured, and precise, prioritizing clarity and clinical accuracy over stylistic flourish.
- The arc
- A methodical progression from understanding complex neurological diseases to mastering the practical modalities of physical therapy.
- Who it's for
- Physiotherapy students and medical professionals seeking a foundational, authoritative reference on neurological and systemic diseases.
Content notes
- clinical descriptions of disease
- neurological disorders
- cardiovascular illness
About the book
This ed. originally published Faber, 1986. 1st ed. published as Neurology for physiotherapists / edited by Joan Cash, 1974.
Description from Open Library.
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