ABSTRACT

'This volume comes at an important time in the development of the discipline, and reflects the knowledge gained by the authors through decades of hands-on experience of treating children and adolescents with the entire spectrum of rheumatic diseases. It emphasizes the integration of the expertise of all health care providers in an interactive team' - Ross Petty in the Foreword. This highly practical handbook is easy to read and refer to on a daily basis. The wide-ranging style encourages a multidisciplinary, team-based approach to provide continuity of care, and the handy binding and layout is designed to aid quick access of core information. Featuring over 230 full-colour images and reproducible resources for patients and carers, this guide is a vital resource for Allied Health Professionals, especially those working with children.

part One|45 pages

Disease-specific overview of assessment and treatment

section Section 1|13 pages

Inflammatory Joint Disease

section Section 2|19 pages

Connective tissue diseases

section Section 3|7 pages

Idiopathic pain

part Two|260 pages

Specific occupational therapy/physical therapy interventions in pediatric rheumatology

section Section 4|161 pages

Therapy interventions

section Section 5|51 pages

Medical, nursing and social work management

section Section 6|46 pages

Resources