Neurologic interventions for physical therapy /
Suzanne "Tink" Martin, Mary Kessler.
- Third edition.
- St. Louis : Saunders Elsevier, c2016.
- xv, 502 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
SECTION 1 FOUNDATIONS ch. 1 The Roles of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurologic Rehabilitation Introduction The Role of the Physical Therapist in Patient Management The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant in Treating Patients with Neurologic Deficits The Physical Therapist Assistant as a Member of the Health Care Team ch. 2 Neuroanatomy Introduction Major Components of the Nervous System Reaction to Injury ch. 3 Motor Control and Motor Learning Introduction Motor Control Issues Related to Motor Control Motor Learning Theories of Motor Learning Stages of Motor Learning ch. 4 Motor Development Introduction Developmental Time Periods Influence of Cognition and Motivation Developmental Concepts Developmental Processes Motor Milestones Typical Motor Development Posture, Balance, and Gait Changes with Aging SECTION 2 CHILDREN. Note continued: ch. 5 Positioning and Handling to Foster Motor Function Introduction Children with Neurologic Deficits General Physical Therapy Goals Function Related to Posture Physical Therapy Intervention Positioning and Handling Interventions Preparation for Movement Interventions to Foster Head and Trunk Control Adaptive Equipment for Positioning and Mobility Functional Movement in the Context of the Child's World ch. 6 Cerebral Palsy Introduction Incidence Etiology Classification Functional Classification Diagnosis Pathophysiology Associated Deficits Physical Therapy Examination Physical Therapy Intervention ch. 7 Myelomeningocele Introduction Incidence Etiology Prenatal Diagnosis Clinical Features Physical Therapy Intervention ch. 8 Genetic Disorders Introduction Genetic Transmission Categories Down Syndrome Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome. Note continued: Prader-Willi Syndrome and Angelman Syndrome Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Osteogenesis Imperfecta Cystic Fibrosis Spinal Muscular Atrophy Phenylketonuria Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Becker Muscular Dystrophy Fragile X Syndrome Rett Syndrome Autism Spectrum Disorder Genetic Disorders and Intellectual Disability SECTION 3 ADULTS ch. 9 Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Introduction History of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Basic Principles of PNF Biomechanical Considerations Patterns Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques Developmental Sequence Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Motor Learning ch. 10 Cerebrovascular Accidents Introduction Etiology Medical Intervention Recovery from Stroke Prevention of Cerebrovascular Accidents Stroke Syndromes Clinical Findings: Patient Impairments Treatment Planning. Note continued: Complications Seen Following Stroke Acute Care Setting Directing Interventions to a Physical Therapist Assistant Early Physical Therapy Intervention Midrecovery to Late Recovery ch. 11 Traumatic Brain Injuries Introduction Classifications of Brain Injuries Secondary Problems Patient Examination and Evaluation Patient Problem Areas Physical Therapy Intervention: Acute Care Physical Therapy Interventions During Inpatient Rehabilitation Integrating Physical and Cognitive Components of a Task into Treatment Interventions Discharge Planning ch. 12 Spinal Cord Injuries Introduction Etiology Naming the Level of Injury Mechanisms of Injury Medical Intervention Pathologic Changes that Occur Following Injury Types of Lesions Clinical Manifestations of Spinal Cord Injuries Resolution of Spinal Shock Complications Functional Outcomes Physical Therapy Intervention: Acute Care. Note continued: Physical Therapy Interventions During Inpatient Rehabilitation Body-Weight-Support Treadmill Discharge Planning ch. 13 Other Neurologic Disorders Introduction Parkinson Disease Multiple Sclerosis Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Guillain-Barre Syndrome Postpolio Syndrome.
"Master the role of the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in neurologic rehabilitation! Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition helps you develop skills in the treatment interventions needed to improve the function of patients with neurologic deficits. It provides a solid foundation in neuroanatomy, motor control, and motor development, and offers clear, how-to guidelines to rehabilitation procedures. Case studies help you follow best practices for the treatment of children and adults with neuromuscular impairments caused by events such as spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injuries. Written by physical therapy experts Suzanne 'Tink' Martin and Mary Kessler, this market-leading text will help you prepare for the neurological portion of the PTA certification exam and begin a successful career in physical therapy practice."--Publisher.
9781455740208 (Pbk.)
Nervous system --Diseases --Physical therapy. Nervous system --Wounds and injuries --Physical therapy. Nervous system diseases-- Rehabilitation. Motor Skills. Physical Therapy Modalities. Trauma, Nervous System --Rehabilitation.