Stroke Rehabilitation - Guidelines for Exercise and Training to Optimize Motor Skill (Paperback, 3rd New edition)

Previously published as A Motor Relearning Programme for Stroke, the authors have produced a completely revised and updated version of this essential guide to task- and context-specific exercise and training for the optimal functional recovery of stroke patients. The guidelines are based on scientific rationale and the latest clinical research and cover a range of critical everyday actions, while the modern and accessible format with many new photographs and line drawings ensures maximum clarity and practicality. Written by two acknowledged experts in their field, Stroke Rehabilitation presents Carr and Shepherd's internationally respected system of stroke rehabilitation. The clear and comprehensive linking of science and clinical practice make this an indispensable volume for physiotherapists, occupational therapists and all those involved in the rehabilitation of patients with stroke.Presents Carr and Shepherd's well-known and internationally followed programme on stroke and neurological physiotherapy Replaces the popular A Motor Relearning Programme for Stroke - made up-to-date and applicable to contemporary practice Can be used as a companion text to Carr & Shepherd's Neurological Rehabilitation Rigourously researched and evidence-based The only textbook bridging the gap between science and clinical practice that concentrates on stroke Written specifically with physiotherapists in mind - so appropriate for students as well as more advanced practitioners Many more references than before - helping to provide the evidence for clinical practice New illustrations - easy to read and navigate. Protocols presented in a step by step format, highlighting critical components, adaptive movements and what to do to help plan treatment More information on both biomechanics and exercise - giving the reader crucial, current information Completely redesigned with a new easy to follow layout All the pictures are new to illustrate the treatment protocols New in paperback - easier to carry around or use in practice.

General

Imprint:	Butterworth-Heinemann
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2002
First published:	2003
Editors:	Janet H. Carr • Roberta B. Shepherd
Dimensions:	245 x 188 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	312
Edition:	3rd New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7506-4712-0
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Neurology & clinical neurophysiology Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Physiotherapy
LSN:	0-7506-4712-4
Barcode:	9780750647120

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