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, 5th 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. 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.
SECTION 1 Foundations 1. The Roles of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurologic Rehabilitation 2. Neuroanatomy 3. Motor Control and Motor Learning 4. Motor Development SECTION 2 Children 5. Positioning and Handling to Foster Motor Function 6. Cerebral Palsy 7. Myelomeningocele 8. Genetic Disorders 9. Autism Spectrum Disorder