Whether your goal is to be a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant, this book's comprehensive content will give you in-depth knowledge on the role of neurologic rehabilitation in the treatment of adults and children with neuromuscular impairments and explores concepts in neuroanatomy, motor control and motor learning, and motor development. Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy, 4th Edition provides a current framework for neurologic practice and focuses on the precise links between the pathophysiology of neurologic conditions and possible interventions to improve movement outcomes. The text also includes a new chapter on Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helpful learning aids in each chapter include objectives and summaries, open-ended review questions, line drawings and photos, step-by-step illustrated intervention boxes, tables, and charts. INDICE: TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS1. The Roles of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurologic Rehabilitation2. Neuroanatomy3. Motor Control and Motor Learning4. Motor DevelopmentSECTION 2: CHILDREN5. Positioning and Handling to Foster Motor Function6. Cerebral Palsy7. Myelomeningocele8. Genetic Disorders 9. Autism Spectrum DisorderSECTION 3: ADULTS10. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation11. Stroke12. Traumatic Brain Injuries13. Spinal Cord Injuries14. Other Neurologic Disorders
- ISBN: 978-0-323-66175-1
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 544
- Fecha Publicación: 13/07/2020
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés