Musculoskeletal Disease and Obesity: Multi-disciplinary Interventions

O´Byrne, John M.; Rowan, Fiachra; Molloy, Alan

This book provides short chapters with key learning points from experts within the area, about musculoskeletal conditions in patients with obesity. Each chapter will be structured in two parts: (a) the increasing musculoskeletal conditions caused by the obesity and (b) the difficulty of treating the musculoskeletal conditions in the presence of obesity. 

It is aimed at a multidisciplinary readership including clinicians, physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, general practitioners and sports physicians, and other allied health professionals involved in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2024-08-28

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783031633096

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-63310-2

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 169