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Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy (Paperback, 4th edition)
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Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy (Paperback, 4th edition)
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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, 4th 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. The text also includes a new chapter
on Autism Spectrum Disorder. 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. Comprehensive content on the role of neurologic
rehabilitation focuses on the treatment of adults and children with
neuromuscular impairments and explores concepts in neuroanatomy,
motor control and motor learning, and motor development. Open-ended
review questions at the end of each chapter allow you to test your
knowledge of material covered in the chapter. Case studies include
subjective and objective observation, assessment, planning, and
critical decision-making components, and provide context for you
regarding the patient examination and treatment process. The text
uses the language of the APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice
to ensure you are complying with the APTA best practices. Over 700
illustrations and photographs detailing anatomy, physiology,
evaluation, pathology, and treatment enhance your learning
resources. UPDATED! Best evidence for interventions; clear, concise
tables; graphics and pictures; and current literature engage you in
the spectrum of neurologic conditions and interventions. NEW!
Autism Spectrum Disorder chapter covers clinical features,
diagnosis, and intervention, with a special focus on using play and
aquatics, to support the integral role of physical therapy in
working with children and families with autism. NEW! Common threads
throughout the Children section focus on motor competence as a
driving force in a child's cognitive and language development and
highlight how meaningful, fun activities with family and friends
encourage children with disabilities to participate. UPDATED!
Neuroanatomy chapter provides a more comprehensive review on
nervous system structures and their contributions to patient
function and recovery after an injury or neurologic condition.
UPDATED! Adult chapters feature updated information on medical and
pharmacological management. NEW! The Core Set of Outcome Measures
for Adults with Neurologic Conditions assists you in measuring
common outcomes in the examination and evaluation of patients. NEW!
Emphasis on the evidence for locomotor training, dual-task
training, and high intensity gait training are included in the
intervention sections.
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