Whether your students are training to be a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant, this book’s comprehensive content will provide them with in-depth knowledge on the role of neurologic rehabilitation in treating adults and children with neuromuscular impairments. It also explores concepts in neuroanatomy, motor control and motor learning, and motor development. Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy, 5th Edition, offers a current, evidence-based framework for neurologic practice, focusing on the precise links between the pathophysiology of neurologic conditions and potential interventions to enhance functional 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 ebook included with print purchase.
UPDATED content throughout provides students with the most current information they need to be effective practitioners.
Two brand new chapters discuss health and wellness and therapy across the lifespan.
UPDATED references help ensure coverage is current and applicable for today’s students.
NEW enhanced ebook version,included with every new print purchase, features interactive case studies, study tips, and study guide questions, plus digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
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 students to test their knowledge of the material.
Case studies include subjective and objective observation, assessment, planning, and critical decision-making components, and provide context for students regarding the patient examination and treatment process.
APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice language and movement system diagnoses categories are used throughout to help students comply with APTA best practices.
Numerous illustrations and photographs of anatomy, physiology, evaluation, pathology, and treatment visually reinforce key concepts.
UPDATED content throughout provides you with the most current information you need to be an effective practitioner.
Two brand new chapters discuss health and wellness and therapy across the lifespan.
UPDATED references help ensure coverage is current and applicable for today’s practice.
NEW enhanced ebook version,included with every new print purchase, features interactive case studies, study tips, and study guide questions, plus digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
1. The Roles of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurologic Rehabilitation 2. Neuroanatomy 3. Movement Systems Framework 4. Motor Control and Motor Learning 5. Motor Development 6. Positioning and Handling to Foster Motor Function 7. Neuromuscular Disorders 8. Progressive Neuromuscular Disorders 9. Autism Spectrum Disorder 10. Evolution of Neurologic Physical Therapy Practice 11. Stroke 12. Traumatic Brain Injuries 13. Spinal Cord Injuries 14. Other Neurologic Disorders Index 15. Promoting Health and Wellness 16. Transition of Care across the Lifespan
Suzanne Tink Martin, PT, PhD, Professor Emerita, Physical Therapy, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana, USA and Mary Kessler, MHS, PT, Dean, College of Education and Health Sciences, University of Evansville, Evansville, IN, USA
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