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Sports Rehabilitation and the Human Spirit - How the Landmark Program at the Lakeshore Foundation Rebuilds Bodies and Restores... Sports Rehabilitation and the Human Spirit - How the Landmark Program at the Lakeshore Foundation Rebuilds Bodies and Restores Lives (Paperback)
Anita Smith, Horace Randall Williams, Michael E. Stephens
R725 R614 Discovery Miles 6 140 Save R111 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Sports Rehabilitation and the Human Spirit tells the intersecting story of a man, Michael E. Stephens, and an organization, the Lakeshore Foundation of Birmingham, Alabama, whose campus is world-renowned for rehabilitation, sports, and fitness services for children and adults who have experienced physical disability as a result of injuries, birth conditions, illness, or in service to our nation. This includes those with paralysis, amputations, and limited mobility and function due to muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, stroke, and other health conditions that could present significant physical challenges. Stephens himself experienced a spinal injury and paralysis as a young man, later becoming a successful hospital executive and entrepreneur. The Foundation came out of this work, and today the Foundation operates a 45-acre campus, the showcase of which is a state-of-the-art 126,000-square-foot building that hosts many regional and national competitions for individual and team sports for those with physical disabilities. Some Lakeshore participants engage in sports and recreation for fun, others are Lakeshore-based athletes engaged in competitive sports, and still others are Paralympic and Olympic athletes who come to Lakeshore Foundation for training; in 2003, Lakeshore was designated by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) as an official U.S. Training Site for Paralympic and Olympic athletes. Mike Stephensā€™s story and Lakeshoreā€™s story are told here along with the inspiring stories of many individuals with disabilities who have rebuilt their lives through sports and fitness.

Enabling Independence - A Guide for Rehabilitation Workers (Paperback): H Mackey Enabling Independence - A Guide for Rehabilitation Workers (Paperback)
H Mackey
R1,366 Discovery Miles 13 660 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is designed as a companion text for the variety of support workers in the field of rehabilitation. It recognises the diversity of roles and array of training and education options; formal routes such as S/NVQ and schemes which are tailored to an individual workplace. Therefore the focus of the book is simply to provide an accessible introduction to rehabilitating the patient, no matter what discipline or service leads this activity.

"Enabling Independence" provides practical information by reflecting different approaches to assisting with rehabilitation. The first section introduces the framework for the book and considers the philosophy of enablement. The second section is dedicated to 'enhancing function' and details the most common activities of daily living, such as mobility and dressing. This is followed by a 'problem oriented approach' in the third section, which addresses typical problems which support workers are likely to encounter, such as patients who fall or experience fatigue. The final section considers issues in delivering the rehabilitation support, such as team working and supporting carers.

The Other Side of Psychotherapy - Understanding Clients' Experiences and Contributions in Treatment (Paperback): Jairo N.... The Other Side of Psychotherapy - Understanding Clients' Experiences and Contributions in Treatment (Paperback)
Jairo N. Fuertes
R1,617 Discovery Miles 16 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book argues that the client is the main protagonist in psychotherapy with therapist as a supporting character and thus focuses entirely on the client's perspectives and contributions to treatment. It offers guidelines for capitalizing on clients' knowledge, skills, and strengths, including their capacity for self-healing, and ensuring the therapeutic alliance and the healing process are client centered. Vivid case examples bring these guidelines to life. Empirical research on client factors is also reviewed, including limitations and future directions.

Rehabilitation in Cancer Care (Paperback): J. Rankin Rehabilitation in Cancer Care (Paperback)
J. Rankin
R1,964 Discovery Miles 19 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Rehabilitation in Cancer Care is an essential clinical resource for all Allied Health Professionals working within or entering this specialist area. It provides practical guidance for the rehabilitation of people with cancer or those receiving palliative care. As well as explaining the key skills required at every stage of the cancer journey, the book specifically offers advice on diagnosis, treatment, management and effective interventions. Furthermore the role of each member of the interdisciplinary team is clearly explained at each stage, as is the importance of team work and holistic care.
Section 1 introduces the reader to the rationale for the rehabilitation of people with cancer or those receiving palliative care, Section 2 looks at the multi-professional management of common cancers and Section 3 looks at symptom management.

Easy EMG - A Guide to Performing Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography (Paperback, 3rd edition): Lyn D. Weiss, Jay M.... Easy EMG - A Guide to Performing Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Lyn D. Weiss, Jay M. Weiss, Julie K. Silver
R1,649 Discovery Miles 16 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Ideal for on-the-go reference and review, Easy EMG, 3rd Edition, covers fundamental principles, how to perform, and how to interpret electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS)-all in an easy-to-read, well-organized resource. This unique, pocket-sized manual offers expert guidance on the most common conditions encountered in daily practice, with clear illustrations showing the correct needle placement for each condition. Presents "just the facts" of EMG and NCS in a compact format-perfect for on-the-go learning or review. Features at-a-glance tables of complex information for quick and easy reference and a new, all-inclusive chart that includes electrodiagnostic findings in specific disorders. Depicts precise needle placement through clear, computer-generated illustrations. Includes new and updated videos, including clips on motor and sensory nerve conduction studies and H-reflex. Reflects the latest changes to EMG billing codes to ensure accurate, up-to-date application. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Sensory Re-Education of the Hand after Stroke (Paperback): M Yekutiel Sensory Re-Education of the Hand after Stroke (Paperback)
M Yekutiel
R1,712 Discovery Miles 17 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Stroke patients continue to present a major challenge to the rehabilitation professions. In particular, the rehabilitated patient with a useless hand remains an all too common phenomenon. This book focuses on the sensory perceptual disturbances caused by stroke which, even if slight can be the crucial factor in poor hand function. A wide-ranging review is presented of the processes of functional reorganisation by which the brain responds to the demands posed by injury as well as by learning. An inescapable conclusion from this literature is that any therapy which aims to harness these processes for the restoration of function after stroke needs to engage the patients attention and motivation. This is followed by a detailed description of the method of Sensory Re-education developed by the author through long experience with patients and culminating in a clinical trial which establised its effectiveness. While the book is intended primarily for physiotherapists and occupational therapists, it contains much to interest all who are concerned with brain function in health and disease, including neurologists and neuropsychologists, as well as stroke patients and their families.Contents Introduction a[ The Challenge: Stroke and its Aftermath; The Effectiveness of Therapy; The Quest for a Different Approach a[ Sensory Loss in Stroke: Sensory Testing and the Frequency and Types of Deficit; The Functional Implications of Sensory Loss a[ The Theoretical Basis of Sensory Re-education: Sources; Peripheral Nerve Lesions; Central Lesions; Guide-lines for Intervention a[ Contributions from Psychology: Attention; Motivation a[ The Essentials of Sensory Re-education: The Focus on the Hand; TheTherapeutic Relationship; The Protocol for a Sensory Task; Summary a[ The Curriculum I: How to Use the Curriculum; Lessons in Touch a[ The Curriculum II: Lessons in Proprioception; Lessons in the Recognition of Objects and Their Qualities; Suggestions for Homework a[ Validation of the Method: Theoretical Considerations; A Controlled Trial; The Next Step a[ Wider Applications: Sensory Problems in Standing and Walking After Stroke; Cerebral Palsy; Other Conditions; Wider Applications a[ Conclusion

Ultrasound Anatomy of Lower Limb Muscles - A Practical Guide (Paperback, 2015 ed.): Enzo Silvestri, Alessandro Muda, Davide... Ultrasound Anatomy of Lower Limb Muscles - A Practical Guide (Paperback, 2015 ed.)
Enzo Silvestri, Alessandro Muda, Davide Orlandi
R2,333 R1,998 Discovery Miles 19 980 Save R335 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The book provides a comprehensive description of the basic ultrasound principles, normal anatomy of the lower limb muscles and classification of muscle strain injuries. Ultrasound images are coupled with anatomical schemes explaining probe positioning and scanning technique for the various muscles of the thigh and leg. For each muscle, a brief explanation of normal anatomy is also provided, together with a list of tricks and tips and advice on how to perform the ultrasound scan in clinical practice. This book is an excellent practical teaching guide for beginners and a useful reference for more experienced sonographers.

Nursing Older People - Realities of Practice (Hardcover): Heather Elbourne, Andree Le May Nursing Older People - Realities of Practice (Hardcover)
Heather Elbourne, Andree Le May
R3,902 Discovery Miles 39 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This practical guide helps student and practising nurses to understand the impact of their care when working with older people. With stories from older people who have had varied experiences of health care and nursing, chapters are underpinned by five key principles: providing patient-centered and dignified care, shared decision-making involving family and friends, multidisciplinary care, improving well-being through companionship and a sense of value, and an appreciation of both the challenges and rewards of working with older people. This book offers: Stories which reflect the complexity of care and health experienced by older people and their journeys. Topic-oriented chapters which provide a series of evidence-based readings which use the most up-to-date research evidence merged with national and international policy and practitioner experience. Practical tips and key messages for working with older people. The volume can be used to help nursing students and practising nurses to understand better how their care might impact positively on older people's health and well-being. This situates the reader within the world as experienced by older people.

Introduction to Kienboeck's Disease - Basic Science, Diagnosis and Treatment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2023): Norimasa Iwasaki Introduction to Kienboeck's Disease - Basic Science, Diagnosis and Treatment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2023)
Norimasa Iwasaki
R3,072 Discovery Miles 30 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book covers the pathogenesis, etiology, diagnosis and treatment options for avascular necrosis of the lunate, offering readers a systematic overview of Kienbock's disease. Each chapter shares scientific findings and abundant illustrations on the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Although some factors are known to be associated with this condition, there are no conclusively verified causes or standard treatment. This book provides an essential basis for new approaches and further research into this largely unexplained condition. Accordingly, it offers a valuable resource for hand and orthopedic surgeons, clinical residents and medical students seeking a thought-provoking, instructive and informative read.

Cognitive Approaches in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation (Hardcover): Xavier Seron, Gerard Deloche Cognitive Approaches in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation (Hardcover)
Xavier Seron, Gerard Deloche
R3,945 Discovery Miles 39 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 1989, presenting a new perspective on cognitive therapy in neuropsychology, these papers examine a cognitively-oriented, single-case methodology in neuropsychological rehabilitation. The recommended strategy is in-depth analysis of the precise nature of the impaired as well as the preserved processing components in the individual patient. The objective is to design a therapeutic course based on individual patient needs that is justified by the theoretical interpretation of the location of the deficit in his or her cognitive architecture.

Deliberate Practice in Schema Therapy (Paperback): Joan M. Farrell, Wendy Behary Deliberate Practice in Schema Therapy (Paperback)
Joan M. Farrell, Wendy Behary
R1,496 R1,195 Discovery Miles 11 950 Save R301 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Deliberate practice exercises provide trainees and students opportunities to build competence in essential schema therapy skills and hone their own personal therapeutic style. These exercises present role-playing scenarios in which two trainees act as a client and a clinician, switching back and forth under the guidance of a supervisor. The clinician improvises appropriate and authentic responses to client statements organized into three difficulty levelsā€”beginner, intermediate, and advancedā€”that reflect common client questions and concerns. Each of the first 12 exercises focuses on a single skill. Two comprehensive exercises follow in which trainees integrate these essential skills into a single schema therapy session. Step-by-step instructions guide participants through the exercises, identify criteria for mastering each skill, and explain how to monitor and adjust difficulty. Guidelines to help trainers and trainees get the most out of training are also provided.

Functional Exercise and Rehabilitation - The Neuroscience of Movement, Pain and Performance (Hardcover): James Crossley Functional Exercise and Rehabilitation - The Neuroscience of Movement, Pain and Performance (Hardcover)
James Crossley
R4,089 Discovery Miles 40 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Functional training develops the attributes and abilities required to perform tasks, skills and activities useful and relevant to daily life. Functional Exercise and Rehabilitation serves as an accessible and visual guide providing the essentials of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation, including mobilization, stabilization and myofascial release. This book begins by explaining functional training and the foundation of the STRIVE approach. Chapter 2 introduces functional anatomy and Chapter 3 explains the fundamentals of neuroscience. The final chapters discuss the STRIVE principles and apply them to exercise, program design and injury recovery. Each chapter includes key point boxes, illustrations and photos of exercises discussed. Written by an exercise specialist and osteopath, this practical guide is presented in an easy-to-read style. Functional Exercise and Rehabilitation is essential reading for all health professionals, sports therapists and trainers involved in exercise prescription.

Functional Exercise and Rehabilitation - The Neuroscience of Movement, Pain and Performance (Paperback): James Crossley Functional Exercise and Rehabilitation - The Neuroscience of Movement, Pain and Performance (Paperback)
James Crossley
R1,171 Discovery Miles 11 710 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Functional training develops the attributes and abilities required to perform tasks, skills and activities useful and relevant to daily life. Functional Exercise and Rehabilitation serves as an accessible and visual guide providing the essentials of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation, including mobilization, stabilization and myofascial release. This book begins by explaining functional training and the foundation of the STRIVE approach. Chapter 2 introduces functional anatomy and Chapter 3 explains the fundamentals of neuroscience. The final chapters discuss the STRIVE principles and apply them to exercise, program design and injury recovery. Each chapter includes key point boxes, illustrations and photos of exercises discussed. Written by an exercise specialist and osteopath, this practical guide is presented in an easy-to-read style. Functional Exercise and Rehabilitation is essential reading for all health professionals, sports therapists and trainers involved in exercise prescription.

Rehabilitation Robotics - Technology and Application (Paperback): Roberto Colombo, Vittorio Sanguineti Rehabilitation Robotics - Technology and Application (Paperback)
Roberto Colombo, Vittorio Sanguineti
R3,685 R3,342 Discovery Miles 33 420 Save R343 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Rehabilitation Robotics gives an introduction and overview of all areas of rehabilitation robotics, perfect for anyone new to the field. It also summarizes available robot technologies and their application to different pathologies for skilled researchers and clinicians. The editors have been involved in the development and application of robotic devices for neurorehabilitation for more than 15 years. This experience using several commercial devices for robotic rehabilitation has enabled them to develop the know-how and expertise necessary to guide those seeking comprehensive understanding of this topic. Each chapter is written by an expert in the respective field, pulling in perspectives from both engineers and clinicians to present a multi-disciplinary view. The book targets the implementation of efficient robot strategies to facilitate the re-acquisition of motor skills. This technology incorporates the outcomes of behavioral studies on motor learning and its neural correlates into the design, implementation and validation of robot agents that behave as 'optimal' trainers, efficiently exploiting the structure and plasticity of the human sensorimotor systems. In this context, human-robot interaction plays a paramount role, at both the physical and cognitive level, toward achieving a symbiotic interaction where the human body and the robot can benefit from each other's dynamics.

Movement Disorders Rehabilitation (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Hsin Fen Chien, Orlando Graziani Povoas Barsottini Movement Disorders Rehabilitation (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Hsin Fen Chien, Orlando Graziani Povoas Barsottini
R3,234 R2,036 Discovery Miles 20 360 Save R1,198 (37%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of the most important movement disorders and describe the rehabilitation tools available for each disease. The management of movement disorders is challenging since most of these diseases are not curable and hardly treatable. Many of the disorders are chronic or degenerative diseases, therefore patients develop motor complications that could improve with rehabilitation interventions. Movement Disorders Rehabilitation intends to serve as a practical guide on the field, attracting the interest of professionals and researchers on the fields of neurology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and other correlated therapies.

Athletic Training and Therapy - Foundations Of Behavior And Practice (Paperback): Leamor Kahanov, Ellen K. Payne Athletic Training and Therapy - Foundations Of Behavior And Practice (Paperback)
Leamor Kahanov, Ellen K. Payne
R2,723 Discovery Miles 27 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Athletic Training and Therapy: Foundations of Behavior and Practice builds upon an undergraduate understanding of health and exercise sciences to instill an evidence-based, graduate-level knowledge of best practices in athletic training and health care. This text integrates essential competencies outlined by the AT Strategic Alliance, a collaboration of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), Board of Certification (BOC), and Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Athletic Training and Therapy highlights contemporary concepts not often found in other introductory texts, such as cultural literacy, interprofessional practice, preventative health care, administrative management, special populations, and epidemiology. Students gain a complete picture of their role as an athletic trainer as they explore these topics and progress through the text. Part I covers foundational clinical competencies that will guide students in their future professional practice. Part II features holistic wellness concepts and proactive strategies to prevent illness and injury. Part III presents emergency interventions for acute injury and immediate care. Part IV offers information on evaluating illness and injury. Part V addresses therapeutic and medical interventions, including therapeutic exercises, pharmacology, and casting procedures. The full-color text engages students and fosters comprehension with learning aids: Evidence-Based Athletic Training sidebars that highlight a position statement, systematic literature review, or high-level randomized control trials Foundational Skills sidebars that provide step-by-step instructions for common skills required of entry-level athletic trainers Chapter summaries of key concepts Learning objectives to help students focus their studies during their graduate education and during preparation for the BOC examination Related digital content delivered through HKPropel: videos of select skills and techniques, gradable chapter quizzes, case studies with critical thinking questions for each chapter, check sheets that can be used to grade students on their ability to accurately perform foundational skills, and flash card activities to self-test on glossary definitions Athletic Training and Therapy offers advanced athletic training students an engaging presentation of the clinical skills they will need as a successful member of the interprofessional health care team. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.

Adult Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation (Paperback): K Pedley Adult Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation (Paperback)
K Pedley
R2,332 Discovery Miles 23 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides information and resources to assist in all stages of a client' s implant program, building on a transdisciplinary model of practice. It includes material covering a wide variety of topics including assessment, switch-on, client focused auditory rehabilitation, techniques for telephone training, communication therapy for social interactions, speech-language therapy intervention and psychosocial aspects of implant work. This is a practical text, and should appeal to a range of professionals new to cochlear implants including audiologists, hearing therapists and psychologists while providing the experienced clinician with new insights and fresh materials. The text' s structure makes it ideal as a training tool for students.

Adjunctive Rehabilitation Approaches to Oncology, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America,... Adjunctive Rehabilitation Approaches to Oncology, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, Volume 28-1 (Hardcover)
Andrea L. Cheville
R2,187 Discovery Miles 21 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This issue will include articles on Prehabilitation; Building a survivorship program in cancer rehabilitation; Aerobic and resistive training: pragmatic integration in cancer rehabilitation; Alternative exercise traditions in cancer rehabilitation; Cancer treatment induced fibrosis: associated functional morbidity; Cancer-related fatigue: The master disabler; and many more!

Patient Controlled Analgesia - Principles and Practice Series (Paperback): Welchew Patient Controlled Analgesia - Principles and Practice Series (Paperback)
Welchew
R1,657 Discovery Miles 16 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This comprehensive, practical guide provides information for medical staff supervising patient controlled analgesia including drug regimens, physical and psychological effects, and issues of safety

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets (Paperback, 4th edition): Bryan J. O'Young, Mark A. Young, Steven A. Stiens,... Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets (Paperback, 4th edition)
Bryan J. O'Young, Mark A. Young, Steven A. Stiens, Sam S. H. Wu
R1,234 Discovery Miles 12 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets SeriesĀ® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets, 4th Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets' popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style - making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable. The proven Secrets SeriesĀ® format gives you the most return for your time - concise, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective. Fully revised and updated, including new information on geriatric rehabilitation, rehabilitation philosophy, vocational rehabilitation, disability rating and impairments, and legislation and reimbursement. New chapters and content include Longitudinal Learning; Regenerative Medicine; Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, PM&R ideology and Disability Awareness & Sensitivity, Organ Transplantation; Spinal Deformity: and more. Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes provide a rapid overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice, exams, and teaching sessions. Bulleted lists, mnemonics, and practical tips from global leaders in the field provide a concise overview of important board-relevant content. Portable size makes it easy to carry with you for quick reference or review anywhere, anytime. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Intention and Non-Doing in Therapeutic Bodywork (Paperback): Andrew Pike Intention and Non-Doing in Therapeutic Bodywork (Paperback)
Andrew Pike
R716 Discovery Miles 7 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Exploring the Buddhist/Taoist concept of non-doing and intention in relation to bodywork, this book focuses on how the therapist should approach their client without agenda and meet them where they are at. This requires the therapist to pay attention to their own surfacing intentions and leave assumptions behind so they may focus on simply 'being', which is a profoundly active, non-reactive expression of presence, rather than a passive state of resignation. The ramifications of sub-conscious doing and wilful intention can negatively impact expressions of health and so the author explains how therapists may skilfully navigate between intention, attention and embodied non-doing whilst treating clients, and how this creates the foundations for safe relational touch.

Stroke Rehabilitation, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, Volume 26-4 (Hardcover, UK... Stroke Rehabilitation, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, Volume 26-4 (Hardcover, UK ed.)
John Chae
R1,872 R1,727 Discovery Miles 17 270 Save R145 (8%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This issue of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinics will focus on stroke rehabilitation and will include articles such as: Mechanisms of stroke recovery, Insights from basic sciences, Stroke recovery and predictors of rehabilitation outcomes, Upper limb motor impairments, Post-stroke spasticity, Communication disorders and dysphagia, Neuropharmacology of Recovery, Robotic therapy, and many more.

Running Injuries, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, Volume 27-1 (Hardcover, UK ed.):... Running Injuries, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, Volume 27-1 (Hardcover, UK ed.)
Michael Fredericson, Adam Tenforde
R1,755 Discovery Miles 17 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians across the country see injured runners every day. Running injuries may impact other areas of the body and PM&R physicians are trained to treat the body as a whole, as opposed to treating just the injury, they work to identify the true source of the problem and develop a training or rehabilitation program to solve it.

Brain Plasticity and Behavior (Hardcover, Revised): Bryan Kolb Brain Plasticity and Behavior (Hardcover, Revised)
Bryan Kolb
R3,915 Discovery Miles 39 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

There are few books devoted to the topic of brain plasticity and behavior. Most previous works that cover topics related to brain plasticity do not include extensive discussions of behavior. The first to try to address the relationship between recovery from brain damage and changes in the brain that might support the recovery, this volume includes studies of humans as well as laboratory species, particularly rats. The subject matter identifies a consistent correlation between specific changes in the brain and behavioral recovery, as well as various factors such as sex and experience that influence this correlation in consistent ways.
Evolving from a series of lectures given as the McEachran Lectures at the University of Alberta, this volume originally began as a summary of the lectures, but has expanded to include more background literature, allowing the reader to see the author's biases, assumptions, and hunches in a broader perspective. In writing this volume, the author had two goals in mind:
* to initiate senior undergraduates or graduate psychology, biology, neuroscience or other interested students to the issues and questions regarding the nature of brain plasticity, and
* to provide a monograph in the form of an extended summary of the work the author and his colleagues have done on brain plasticity and recovery of function.

Surviving Brain Damage After Assault - From Vegetative State to Meaningful Life (Paperback): Barbara A. Wilson, Samira... Surviving Brain Damage After Assault - From Vegetative State to Meaningful Life (Paperback)
Barbara A. Wilson, Samira Kashinath Dhamapurkar, Anita Rose
R811 Discovery Miles 8 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

At the age of twenty eight Gary was assaulted by a gang with baseball bats and a hammer, resulting in several skull fractures and severe brain damage. For nineteen months he had little awareness of his surroundings before he started to show some recovery. This inspirational book documents his exceptional journey. The book presents a series of interviews with Gary, his mother Wendie, who never gave up, the medical team who initially treated him, and the therapists who worked with him over a period of three years. Through their testimony we learn about the devastating effects which can follow a serious assault to the head, and the long process of recovery over several years. With specialist rehabilitation and continuing family support Gary has exceeded expectations and, apart from some minor physical problems, he is now a normal young man. Surviving Brain Damage after Assault shows that, contrary to popular belief, considerable gains can be made by people who have experienced a long period of reduced consciousness. The book will be of great value to all professionals working in rehabilitation - psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, social workers and rehabilitation doctors, and to people who have sustained a brain injury and their families.

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