Physical Management for Neurological Conditions, 4th Edition
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- Comprehensive and handy reference on physical management and movement limitations, suitable to any health care context and environment
- Use of eclectic approach which focuses on selecting the appropriate evidence-based tools to assess and treat neurological conditions without subscribing to any specific treatment approaches
- International case studies are presented to provide worldwide scientific evidence
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- Fully revised by international contributors with the inclusion of 8 new chapters covering:
- Common impairments
- Inherited neurological disorders
- Complex case management
- Virtual reality and interactive gaming technologies
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1. Guiding principles of neurorehabilitation
2. Common impairments and the impact on activity
3. Observation and analysis of movement
4. Measurement tools
5. Goal setting in stroke rehabilitation
6. Respiratory management
7. Stroke
8. Traumatic brain injury
9. Spinal cord injury
10. Multiple sclerosis
11. Parkinson's
12. Inherited neurological conditions (HD, SCA, HSP)
13. Motor neuron disease
14. Polyneuropathies
15. Muscle disease
16. Functional motor disorders
17. Self-management
18. Virtual rehabilitation: Virtual reality and interactive gaming technologies in neurorehabilitation
19. Falls and their management
20. Physical activity and exercise
21. Vestibular rehabilitation
22. Pain management
23. Clinical neuropsychology in rehabilitation
24. Complex case management
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Sheila Lennon, PhD MSc BSc FCSP, Emeritus Professor of Physiotherapy, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University of South Australia, Adelaide,, Gita Ramdharry, BSc (Hons) PG Cert, MSc, PhD, Associate Professor,Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education,Kingston University and St George's, University of London; Consultant Allied Health Professional, Queen Square Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College London NHS Foundation Trust,London and Geert Verheyden, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, University of Leuven, Leuven
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