Whether your goal is to be a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant, this book’s comprehensive content will provide you with in-depth knowledge on the role of neurologic rehabilitation in treating adults and children with neuromuscular impairments. It also explores concepts in neuroanatomy, motor control, motor learning, and motor development. Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy, 5th Edition, offers a current, evidence-based framework for neurologic practice, focusing on the precise links between the pathophysiology of neurologic conditions and potential interventions to enhance functional outcomes. 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. New to this edition is an enhanced digital version included with print purchase.
1. The Roles of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurologic Rehabilitation 2. Neuroanatomy 3. Movement Systems Framework 4. Motor Control and Motor Learning 5. Motor Development 6. Positioning and Handling to Foster Motor Function 7. Neuromuscular Disorders 8. Progressive Neuromuscular Disorders 9. Autism Spectrum Disorder 10. Evolution of Neurologic Physical Therapy Practice 11. Stroke 12. Traumatic Brain Injuries 13. Spinal Cord Injuries 14. Other Neurologic Disorders Index 15. Promoting Health and Wellness 16. Transition of Care across the Lifespan
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