Neurological rehabilitation

Using a problem-solving approach based on clinical evidence, Neurological Rehabilitation, 6th Edition covers the therapeutic management of people with functional movement limitations and quality of life issues following a neurological event. It reviews basic theory and covers the latest screening and diagnostic tests, new treatments, and interventions commonly used in today's clinical practice. This edition includes the latest advances in neuroscience, adding newchapters on neuroimaging and clinical tools such as virtual reality, robotics, and gaming. Written by respected clinician and physical therapy expert DarcyUmphred, this classic neurology text provides problem-solving strategies thatare key to individualized, effective care. INDICE: Section 1: Foundations for Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation 1. Foundation for Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation 2. Health & Wellness in Rehabilitation 3. Motor Development Across the Life Span 4. Theories of Motor Control, Motor Learning, and Neuroplasticity 5. Limbic System Function and its Influence Over Motor Control and Learning 6. Psychosocial Adaptation and Adjustment to Nervous System Dysfunction 7. Medical Screening by the Therapist 8. Examination of Impairment, Activities, and Participation 9. Interventions in Neurological Rehabilitation 10. Documentation and Payment Systems for Rehabilitation Services Section 2: Rehabilitation Management of Clients with Neurologic System Pathology 11. Neurodevelopmental disabilities and High Risk Infants 12. Cerebral Palsy: Management of Clinical Problems 13. Genetic Disorders of the Nervous System: A Pediatric Perspective 14. Learning Disabilities 15. Congenital Spinal Cord Injury 16. Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury17. Neuromuscular Diseases 18. Neurovascular Entrapment Syndromes: Beyond theCentral Nervous System 19. Multiple Sclerosis 20. Basal Ganglia System Dysfunction: Disorders of Posture and Movement 21. Cerebellar Dysfunction: Movement Disorders and Management 22. Vestibular System Disorders and Balance Dysfunction 23. Stroke and Hemiplegia 24. Traumatic Brain Injury 25. Brain Tumors 26. Inflammatory and Infections Disorders of the Brain 27. Dementia and Disorder ofCognition Section 3: Examination and Intervention for Improved Outcomes in Clients with Nervous System Dysfunction 28. Visual System and Perceptual Dysfunction: Examination and Intervention 29. Urinary System Dysfunction and Incontinence: Examination and Intervention 30. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary System Health in Populations with Nervous System Disorders 31. Immune System Disorder that Affect the Nervous System (Chronic Fatigue, HIV, RSD 32. Pain Management 33. Electrical Diagnostics and Therapeutic Interventions 34. Orthotics: Evaluation and Prescription 35. Management of Chronic Impairments in Clients with Nervous System Disorders 36. Pharmacological Intervention Affecting Neurological Rehabilitation 37. Neuroimaging NEW! 38. Virtual Reality, Robotics and Gaming: Emerging Clinical Practice Tools NEW! 39. Alternative and Complementary Therapies in Neurological Rehabilitation

• ISBN: 978-0-323-07586-2
• Editorial: Mosby-Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 1184
• Fecha Publicación: 15/06/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés