Physical Management For Neurological Conditions 5th Edition

Edited by Sheila Lennon; Edited by Gita Ramdharry; Edited by Geert Verheyden
Description:
Physical Management for Neurological Conditions comprehensively covers the essentials of neurorehabilitation starting with thirteen guiding principles, and a new chapter on clinical reasoning and assessment. It discusses the physical management of common neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s followed by less common conditions such as inherited neurological conditions, motor neuron disease, polyneuropathies and muscle disorders. Produced by a team of international editors and experts, this fifth edition is the most up-to-date evidence-based textbook available for undergraduate students and qualified health professionals alike, focusing on selecting appropriate evidence-based tools rather than subscribing to any specific treatment approaches. It is a core physiotherapy textbook designed to provide students with everything they need to pass the neurological component of their degree. Fully updated to provide comprehensive information on optimal physical management within movement limitations suitable for any health care context or environment Using international case studies to apply theory to clinical practice Easy to navigate and understand - for students, new graduates and therapists returning to practice or changing scope of practice
Table of contents:
Section 1 Background Knowledge 1. Guiding Principles in Neurological Rehabilitation 2. Clinical Reasoning in Neurological Physiotherapy: Assessment and Treatment Principles 3. Common Impairments and the Impact on Activity 4. Observation and Analysis of Movement 5. Measurement Tools 6. Goal Setting in Rehabilitation Section 2 Management of Specific Conditions 7. Stroke 8. Traumatic Brain Injury 9. Spinal Cord Injury 10. Multiple Sclerosis 11. Parkinson’s 12. Inherited Neurological Conditions 13. Motor Neurone Disease 14. Polyneuropathies 15. Neuromuscular Disorders 16. Functional Motor Disorders 17. Vestibular Rehabilitation Section 3 Specific Management 18 Respiratory Management 19. Self-Management 20. Neurorehabilitation Technologies 21. Falls and Their Management 22. Physical Activity and Exercise in Neurological Rehabilitation 23. Pain Management 24. Clinical Neuropsychology in Rehabilitation 25. Selected Topics in Physical Management for Neurological Conditions
Endorsement:
Comprehensive and handy reference guide for physios