Psychologically Informed Physiotherapy: Embedding psychosocial perspectives within clinical management

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By: Stuart Porter

Psychologically Informed Physiotherapy is a groundbreaking textbook and the first of its kind — designed to help physiotherapists apply psychosocial perspectives within clinical practice. Bringing together an international, interdisciplinary team of leading experts, this book offers an evidence-based and practical approach to integrating psychological understanding with traditional physiotherapy methods.

🌍 A New Dimension in Physiotherapy

By merging the biopsychosocial model with the established biomedical approach, this text empowers physiotherapists to:

• Identify the underlying causes of pain and barriers to recovery.

• Apply psychologically informed strategies during screening, assessment, and triaging.

• Achieve more consistent and effective patient outcomes.

💬 Learning Through Practice

Rich clinical case studies bring theory to life, while reflective exercises and real-world examples enhance understanding and confidence.

📘 Key Topics Include

• Psychology of professional identity in healthcare

• The biopsychosocial model in physiotherapy

• Screening for red flags and patient assessment

• Building empowering patient relationships and supporting behavioral change

• Neuro-immune-endocrine interactions in stress, pain, and recovery

• Managing anxiety through cognitive and person-centered strategies

• The psychology of the athlete: a physiotherapist’s perspective

• Using counselling and psychological methods in physiotherapy

• Evidence-based decision-making and outcome measurement

• Applying psychological strategies as a student or new graduate

💡 Why You’ll Love This Book

• First textbook dedicated to psychologically informed physiotherapy

• Ideal for students and clinicians seeking to boost confidence and clinical insight

• Demonstrates how social, emotional, and neurobiological factors influence recovery

• Authored by world-leading experts across physiotherapy, counselling, and psychology

 

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