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Physiotherapy in Mental Health and Psychiatry E-Book

Physiotherapy in Mental Health and Psychiatry E-Book

Michel Probst | Liv Helvik Skjaerven

(2017)

Abstract

A brand new and must have textbook for the students and practising physiotherapists which acts as a trusted guide on the different perspectives, contexts and approaches across the spectrum of mental health and psychiatry settings. Grounded in theory and clinical practice, it covers a range of widely-used evaluation tools and treatment methods for specific syndromes and pathologies which will help physiotherapists to signpost and identify the care needs of their patients within both individual and group therapeutic settings. Case studies ensure that the theory discussed is applied to various practical scenarios after which reflective exercises are used to reinforce learning and understanding.

  • First internationally-relevant textbook for physiotherapists covering a range of mental health and psychiatry settings
  • Ideal confidence booster for both students and practitioners new to the subject
  • Contributed by world-leading academics, clinicians and researchers in the field
  • Advocates a scientific and clinical based approach with patient at centre
  • Concepts applied to practice with case studies
  • Multi-perspective views and approaches to human movement and function
  • In-text reflective learning exercises

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover cover
Physiotherapy in Mental Health and Psychiatry i
Copyright Page iv
Table Of Contents v
Contributors List ix
1 Introduction 1
1 Introduction to Physiotherapy in Mental Health and Psychiatry 2
Summary 2
Introduction 2
No Health Without Mental Health 3
Mental Health and Stigma 4
ā€˜No Mental Health Without Physical Activityā€™ and ā€˜Exercise Is Medicineā€™ 5
Physiotherapy and Mental Health 6
History of the International Organization of Physical Therapy in Mental Health 7
Physiotherapy in Mental Health: Definition 8
The Professional Status of Physiotherapy in Mental Health Care 9
Research in Physiotherapy and Mental Health Care 10
The Future 11
References 11
2 Psychological Models Used in Physiotherapy in Mental Health 13
2.1 From a Biomedical to More Biopsychosocial Models in Physiotherapy in Mental Health 14
Summary 14
References 17
2.2 Phenomenologyā€”A Source of Inspiration 18
Summary 18
Basic Concepts and Tenets 18
The Life-World and Taken-for-Grantedness 19
Beyond the Silent Body and the Speaking Mind 19
Humans: Practical Agents 20
Interaction: Movements and Perception 20
Attention and Awareness 21
The Body as History and Memory 21
References 22
2.3 Perspectives on Human Movement, the Phenomenon of Movement Quality and How to Promote Movement Quality Through Movement Awareness as Physiotherapy in Mental Health 23
Summary 23
Human Movementā€”a Core in Physiotherapy 23
Concepts and Definitions 24
Defining Awareness, Presence and Embodied Presence 24
Perspectives on Human Movement 24
Choice of Perspective 24
Perspective on Health 25
Perspectives on Human Movement 25
The Phenomenon of Movement Quality 25
A Literature Review 25
How to Promote Movement Quality 26
Map 1: The MQ-Modelā€”Overview of Healthy Movement Elements and Aspects 26
Map 2: Therapeutic Factorsā€”an Overview 27
Map 3: the Movement Awareness Learning Cycleā€”a Process for Change 28
Expanding the Perspectives on Human Movementā€”Summing Up 29
References 29
2.4 Improving Adherence to Physiotherapy in Mental Health Settings 32
Summary 32
The Need to Consider Adherence 32
Factors Contributing to Nonadherence 33
The Importance of Gaining Insight Into Reasons Why Patients Are Adhering to Physiotherapy: the Value of the Self-Determination Theory 33
How Can One Implement the Self-Determination Theory Principles Into Physiotherapeutic Settings? 34
Autonomy-Support 34
Competence-Support 34
Relatedness-Support 34
Conclusion 35
References 35
2.5 ACTivePhysio 36
Summary 36
ACT and Physiotherapy 39
The Patient 39
Three Case Examples 39
The ā€˜Interprofessionalā€™ Pain Rehabilitation Programme 40
Before You Start 40
Matrix Overview 40
Assessment, Part 1: Values 41
Assessment, Part 2: The Control Agenda 42
Assessment, Part 3: To Be or Not To Be, to Live Your Values or to Get Stuck in Avoidance and Control 43
The Rehab-Plan: From Creative Hopelessness into Values in ACTion 46
The ACTive Matrix Explained 46
Conclusion 46
References 48
3 Methodologies within Physiotherapy in Mental Health and Psychiatry 50
3.1 Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy, a Brief Introduction 51
Summary 51
Historical Background 51
Core Features of NPMP 52
Theoretical Frames of Reference in NPMP 52
Clinical Examination 53
Trial-Treatment: a Dynamic, Intersubjective Perception of Body Relationships 53
Therapeutic Aims 55
Patientsā€™ Experiences 55
Quantitative Body Examinations Derived From NPMP 56
Education: From Being an Apprentice to Achieving a Masterā€™s Degree 56
References 57
3.2 Basic Body Awareness Therapy (Bbat) 59
Summary 59
Introduction 59
Clinical Hypothesis 60
Everyday Movementsā€”Core Movements for Daily Use 60
Awareness, Body Awareness and Movement Awareness 61
Movement Quality in BBAT 62
Therapeutic Factors and Movement Pedagogy 62
Group Therapeutic Factors 63
WHO Can Benefit From BBAT? 63
Historical Roots 64
Background Influences 65
Qualification 65
Focusing a Need in Society 65
References 66
3.3 Psychomotor Therapy or Physiotherapy in Mental Health for Patients With Psychiatric Problems 69
Summary 69
Introduction 69
History 70
The Cornerstones of Physiotherapy in Mental Health 70
Developmental and Health-Related Approach 70
Psychosocial-Oriented and Psychophysiological Approaches 72
Psychotherapeutic-Oriented Physiotherapy Approach 72
References 73
3.4 Prescribing Physical Activity in Mental Healthcare Settings 74
Summary 74
Physiotherapists Have a Central Role in Promoting Physical Activity in Mental Healthcare Settings 74
The Benefits of Physical Activity and Exercise Prescription in People With Severe Mental Illness 75
General Principles of Physical Activity Counselling 75
Assess 76
Advise 76
Agree 77
Assist 77
Arrange 77
The Need to Unlock the Potential of Physiotherapists in Mental Healthcare Settings 77
Conclusion 78
References 78
3.5 Relaxation Therapy 80
Summary 80
Rationale 80
The Stress Response and the Relaxation Response 81
Relaxation Techniques 81
Breathing 81
Progressive Relaxation Training 82
Autogenic Training 82
Mindfulness 82
Assessment, Evaluation and Compliance 82
Conclusion 83
Reflective Questions 83
Appendix A 84
Appendix B 85
References 83
3.6 The Added Value of Biofeedback for the Psychosomatic Physiotherapist 86
Summary 86
Introduction 86
Definition of Biofeedback 87
Assessment and Training With Biofeedback 87
Biofeedback Assessment 87
Biofeedback Training 88
Lowering Muscle Tension With Electromyography Feedback 88
Demonstrating the Interaction of Mind and Body 88
Biofeedback as Part of a Specific Treatment Protocol 88
Measuring the Effect of an Intervention With Biofeedback 89
The Psychosomatic Physiotherapist as Biofeedback Trainer 89
Examples of Biofeeedback Applications in Psychosomatic Physical Therapy 89
Tension Headache 89
Musculoskeletal Problems 90
Biofeedback Treatment of Patients With Medically Unexplained Symptoms 91
References 91
3.7 Group Therapeutic Factors for Use In Physiotherapy in Mental Health 92
Summary 92
Group Therapy Within Physiotherapy 94
Competency in Group Physiotherapy 94
Composition of the Inpatient Group 95
Group Therapeutic Factors: Summing Up 95
References 95
4 Observation and Evaluation Tools 97
4.1 Observation and Evaluation Tools Within Physiotherapy in Mental Health 98
Summary 98
Introduction 98
4.1.1 The Louvain Observation Scales for Objectives in Psychomotor Therapy 99
References 100
4.1.2 Exercise and Eating Disorder Questionnaire 100
References 101
4.1.3 Physical Activity and Unrest Test 102
References 103
4.1.4 The Global Physiotherapy Examination (GPE-52) 103
5 Physiotherapy within Mental Health and Psychiatry Care. Specific Interventions during Life Span: Children, Adolescents, Adults and Elderly 133
5.1 Physiotherapy in Mental Health Care 134
5.1.1 Musculoskeletal Pain: Evidence and Critical Factors in Rehabilitation Relevant for Physiotherapy in Mental Health 134
Introduction 134
Psychological Factors as Critical Factors for Positive Results in Rehabilitation 135
Use of Cognitive Behaviour Principles in Rehabilitation as Critical Factors for Positive Results 135
Acknowledging the Relationship to the Painful Body as a Critical Factor in Pain Rehabilitation 136
Effects of Body Awareness Therapies in Musculoskeletal Pain Rehabilitation 136
Effects of Other Body-Centered Treatment Methods in Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions 137
Self-Management of Pain and Behaviour Change 138
Use of WEB-Based Programmes in Pain Management 138
References 139
5.1.2 Touching the Lived Body: Integrating Myofascial Bodywork and Body Awareness in Mental Healthcare Practice 140
Introduction 141
Integrating Myofascial Bodywork and Body Awareness 142
Touching the Myofascial Body, Moving the Lived Body 142
Body Awareness Translated 144
Experiential Bodywork: Integrating Myofascial Bodywork and Body Awareness 145
References 146
5.1.3 Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy Treatment: Change and Communication in a Long-Term Perspectiveā€”Presentation of Results From Clinical Based Research 148
Introduction 149
Theoretical Perspectives 149
Method 149
Results 150
Conclusions 151
References 151
5.1.4 Best Practice: Basic Body Awareness Therapyā€”Evidence and Experiences 151
Best Practice 152
Background to Body-Awareness Therapies 152
Incidence of Mental Health Problems 153
Basic Body Awareness Therapy 153
Evidence for Patients With Prolonged Pain 153
Evidence for Patients With Anxiety, Depression and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders 153
What Is BBAT? 154
The Effects of BBAT on the Autonomic Nervous System 154
Central Concepts 154
Body Awareness 154
Movement Quality 155
What Can the Physiotherapist See When the Patients Move? 155
Analysis of Movement 155
Movements in Patients With Prolonged Pain 155
Movements in Patients With Mental Illness 156
Studies of Patient Experiences 156
The Experience of Identity 156
Patientsā€™ Experiences of BBAT With Regard to Prolonged Pain 156
Patientsā€™ Experiences of BBAT in Psychiatry 157
References 158
5.1.5 Physiotherapy for Patients With Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain and Comorbid Mental Illnesses 160
Background 160
Assessment 162
Screening for Psychosocial Factors and Mental Illnesses 162
Maladaptive Posture and Movement and Pain Behaviour 163
Central Sensitization 163
Physical Activity and Physical Fitness 163
Intervention 163
Patient Education 163
Cognitive Behavioural Therapyā€“Based Treatment Strategies 164
Posture and Movement Exercises, Relaxation Techniques and Physical Exercises 165
Measurement of Treatment Outcomes 165
Conclusion 165
References 166
5.1.6 Physiotherapy Interventions in Individuals With Chronic Widespread Pain or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 167
Introduction 168
Three Pillars of Physiotherapy in Treatment of CWP and CFS 168
Education 169
Pacing 169
Physical Exercises 170
Concluding Remarks 172
References 172
5.1.7 The Role of Adaptive Pacing Therapy and Graded Exercise in Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis 174
Introduction 174
Treatment Modalities 174
Adaptive Pacing Therapy 174
Phases of Adaptive Pacing Therapy 175
Practical Guidelines for APT 175
Purpose 176
Evidence 176
APT Conclusion 177
Graded Exercise Therapy 177
What Is Graded Exercise Therapy? 177
Practical Implementations 178
Evidence 178
GET Conclusion 178
References 179
5.1.8 Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms 180
Introduction 181
Definition 181
Prevalence 182
Etiology 182
Paradigm 182
Levels of Complexity 182
Diagnostic Phase 183
Clinimetrics 183
Explanation Model 183
Intervention Phase (Box 4) 186
Individual Intervention 186
Group Intervention 188
References 190
5.1.9 Distress and Stress Overload 191
Introduction 192
Relevance and Prevalence 192
Defining Symptoms and Treatment 193
Mindfulness, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy and Problem Solving Therapy 194
Mindfulness 194
Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy 194
Problem Solving Therapy 195
Conclusions 195
References 196
5.1.10 Physiotherapy Interventions in Individuals With a Burnout 196
Introduction 197
Physiotherapeutic Interventions During Crisis Phase 198
Physiotherapeutic Interventions During Problem and Solution Phase 198
Application Phase 199
References 200
5.1.11 Working in General Practice Treating People With Comorbid Mental Health Problems 200
Introduction 200
How Physiotherapists Encounter People With Comorbid Mental Illness 201
Prevalence of Physical Health Problems Impacting on Mental Health 201
Prevalence of Mental Health Comorbidities Where Relationship Is Not Clearly Defined 201
Prevalence of Conditions Without Correlation 202
Challenges of Accessing Appropriate Services in the General Healthcare Setting 203
Engaging People With Comorbid Mental Illness 203
Summary 204
References 204
5.2 Physiotherapy in Psychiatric Care 206
5.2.1 Physiotherapy With Survivors of Torture and Trauma 206
Definition of Torture and Scope of the Problem 207
Prevalence Estimates of Torture 207
History of Torture Treatment Programmes 207
International Survey of Physiotherapy Utilization by Torture Treatment Programmes 207
Treatment Considerations 208
Biopsychosocial Approach 208
Trauma-Informed Care for Survivors 209
Identifying Clients Who Have Been Tortured or Traumatized 209
Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis Considerations 210
Special Considerations for Survivors of Torture and Trauma 211
Children/Family 211
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence 211
Refugee Status 212
The Role of Group Treatment 212
Prevalence of Chronic Pain With a Survivor of Torture and Trauma 212
Pain and PTSD 213
Symptoms of Hyperarousal 213
Body Awareness 214
The Unique Context of Dissociative Symptoms With STT 215
Survivors of Rape and Sexual Abuse 215
Limb Amputation as a Result of Torture 215
Physical Disfigurement (e.g., Scars and Burns) as a Result of Torture or Injury During War 215
Restraint by Binding of the Wrist 215
Physical Beating (e.g., Falanga) 215
The Role of Traditional Physiotherapy Interventions in Functional Recovery 216
Role of Fear Avoidance in STT 216
Brief Example of Pain Catastrophizing in Torture Survivors 217
Fear Avoidance 217
Conclusion 217
Bibliography 219
References 219
5.2.2 Physiotherapy for Sexually Abused Women 225
Introduction and Prevalence of Sexual Abuse 226
Consequences for Adult Health 226
Recognition of Sexual Abuse in Society and Consequences for HealthCare Services 227
Clinical Pitfalls 227
Physiotherapy and Sexual Abuse 227
Basic Body Awareness Therapy: a Short Description 228
Patient Needs and Preferences in Relation to Physiotherapy 228
Principles of ā€˜Sensitive Practiceā€™ Transferred Into Physiotherapy 228
1. Establish and Maintain a Positive Rapport 228
2. Establish a Partnership With the Client 229
3. Offer Choice of Gender of PT 229
4. Share Information: a Critical Two-Way Exchange of Dialogue 230
5. Convey Understanding and Work With Survivorsā€™ Attitudes About the Body and Pain 230
6. Work With the Client on the Difficult Physical Environmental Factors 230
7. Understand and Respond Sensitively to ā€˜Triggersā€™ and Dissociation 231
8. Respond Carefully to Disclosure of Abuse 231
9. Practise Holistic Health Care 231
Summary and Conclusion 232
References 232
5.2.3 Physiotherapy and Substance Misuse 234
Introduction 234
Alcohol Addiction 236
Smoking 237
Drug Misuse 237
Physiotherapeutic Interventions in Substance Misuse 238
Exercise 238
Basic Body Awareness Therapy 239
Massage 239
Other Interventions 239
Conclusions 239
References 240
5.2.4 Physiotherapy and Patients With Eating Disorders 241
Introduction 241
Eating Disorders 241
Indications and Objectives for Physiotherapy in Eating Disorders 244
Physiotherapy Objectives 246
1. Rebuilding a Realistic Self-Image 246
2. Limiting Hyperactivity, Impulses and Tensions 246
Observation and Evaluation 247
Specific Therapeutic Techniques 247
Guidelines for Physical Activity and Eating Disorders 248
General Considerations 249
Discussion 250
References 250
5.2.5 Physiotherapy for Patients with Depression 253
Description of Major Depression 253
Major Depression, a Big Public Health Problem 253
Physical Exercise as Intervention for Depression: Findings of Two Recent Meta-Analyses 254
Suggestions for Further Research 255
Major Depression and Metabolic Syndrome 255
Evidence-Based Recommendations for Exercise Therapy in Depressed Patients 256
Exercise Modality 256
Frequency and Duration of Sessions 256
Exercise Intensity 256
Duration of Intervention 256
Adherence to Exercise Interventions 256
References 257
5.2.6 Conversion Syndrome and Physiotherapy 258
Definition and Description 258
Etiology 258
Diagnosis 259
Treatment 259
Cornerstones of Physical Therapy Interventions 260
References 261
5.2.7 Physiotherapy Within the Multidisciplinary Treatment of Schizophrenia 261
Schizophrenia: the Facts 262
The Physical Health Disparity and Premature Mortality Among People With Schizophrenia 262
Disturbed Bodily Experiences and Body-Image Aberrations in Schizophrenia 263
The Role of Physiotherapists in the Treatment of Schizophrenia 263
Evidence for Physiotherapy in Patients With Schizophrenia 263
Aerobic and Strength Training in the Treatment of Schizophrenia 263
Yoga as a Physiotherapeutic Method in the Treatment of Schizophrenia 264
The Importance of Progressive Muscle Relation 264
The Evidence for Basic Body Awareness Therapy 264
Challenges for Physiotherapists Working With Patients With Schizophrenia 264
How Can Physiotherapists Position Themselves to Be Leaders in the Multidisciplinary Care of People With Schizophrenia? 265
References 265
5.2.8 The Need of Embodiment in Patients With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: a Physiotherapeutic Perspective 266
Embodiment 267
Self-Recognition, Body Ownership and Agency 267
Self-Disturbance and Movement Disorder 268
Embodiment, Physiotherapy and Physical Activity 268
Assessing Movement Quality and Lack of Vitality 269
Strengthening Embodiment in Patients With Schizophrenia 270
References 270
5.2.9 Physiotherapy for People With Bipolar Disorder: a Systematic Review 272
Introduction 272
Methods 273
Data Searches and Sources 273
Participants 273
Types of Physical Therapy Interventions 273
Types of Outcomes 274
Results 274
Study Selection 274
Details of Intervention Studies 274
Participants 275
Mental Health Outcomes 275
Physical Health Outcomes 275
Adverse Outcomes 275
Discussion 275
General Findings 275
Clinical Considerations 275
Conclusions 277
References 277
5.3 Physiotherapy for Children and Adolescents 279
5.3.1 Physiotherapy in Mental Health With Children and Adolescents in Belgium 279
Introduction 279
Situating the Domain 280
Diagnostic Approach 280
Motor 281
Developmental Tests 281
Basic Motor Skills 281
Perceptual-Motor Development 282
Fitness and Skills Tests 283
Motor-Cognitive 283
Social-Affective 283
Goals for Psychomotor Therapy 284
Therapeutic Approach 284
Functional Training 284
Psychotherapeutic-Orientated Psychomotor Therapy 285
Evidence-Based Results 286
Functional Training 286
Psychotherapeutic-Orientated Psychomotor Therapy 286
Conclusion 287
References 287
5.3.2 Creating Space for Youth in Physiotherapy: Aspects Related to Gender and Embodied Empowerment 290
Introduction 291
Gendered Patterns of Youth Mental Health and Body Pressures 291
The Need for Youth-Friendly and Gender-Sensitive Mental Health Interventions 292
The Research Project: Stress and Health in Youth (UmeƄ SHY) 292
The Intervention Model: Gender-Sensitive Stress Management 293
A Space for Gendered and Embodied Empowerment 294
Concluding Reflections 295
Acknowledgement 296
References 296
5.3.3 Physiotherapy for Children With Intellectual Disabilities 298
Introduction 298
Motor Development 299
Mental Health Problems in People With Intellectual Disability 299
Child Characteristics 299
Family Characteristics 299
General Guidelines for Physical Activity 300
Precautions in Sports Participation for Children With Disabilities 300
Improving Physical Fitness 301
Strength 301
Aerobic Endurance 301
Flexibility 301
Bone Strength 301
Benefits of Sports Participation in Children With Intellectual Disabilities 302
Treatment Approaches 302
Treatment Principles 303
Conclusion 303
References 303
Appendix A 305
Strength Training 305
Aerobic Endurance 305
Flexibility 305
Joint Rotation 305
Shoulder Circles 305
Arm Swings 305
Side Bends 305
Hip Twists 306
Half Squats 306
Bone Strengthening 306
5.4 Physiotherapy for Elderly 307
5.4.1 Physical Activity in People With Dementia: Clinical Recommendations for Physiotherapists 307
Dementia: The Facts 307
The Importance of Physical Activity in the Treatment of Dementia 308
Potential Mechanisms for the Benefits of Physical Activity on Cognition in Patients With Dementia 308
Challenges When Motivating Patients With Dementia Towards Physical Activity 309
General Recommendations for Prescribing Physical Activity to Elderly With Dementia 309
Examples of Physical Activities That Can Be Implemented in the Earlier Stages of Dementia 310
Outdoor Activities 310
Indoor Activities 310
Structured Exercise Programmes 310
Examples of Physical Activities That Can Be Implemented in the Later Stages of Dementia 311
Physiotherapists Should Have a Pivotal Role in the Assessment and Management of Clinical Pain in People With Dementia 311
Conclusion 311
References 312
5.4.2 Pain Assessment in People With Dementia 313
Background 313
Drivers for Effective Pain Assessment 314
Models of Care for Pain Assessment 314
The Standardized Model 315
The Person-Centred Model 315
The National Guidelines for Pain Assessment 316
Frequency of Pain Assessment 316
The Assessment of Pain Through Behavioural Observation 316
Pain Assessment Scales 317
Involving Carers When Assessing for Pain in People With Dementia 319
Awareness of Pain-Producing Diagnoses 319
Barriers to Effective Pain Assessment 319
The Voice of the Person With Dementia in Pain Assessment Literature 319
Now Test Yourself With This Questionnaire 321
Conclusions 322
References 322
Index 327
A 327
B 328
C 329
D 330
E 330
F 331
G 331
H 331
I 332
J 332
K 332
L 332
M 333
N 334
O 334
P 334
Q 336
R 336
S 336
T 337
U 338
V 338
W 338
Y 338
Z 338