Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 3rd Edition
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By Suzanne Tink Martin, PT, PhD and Mary Kessler, MHS, PT
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
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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.
Master the role of the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in neurologic rehabilitation! Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition helpsyou 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.
New to this edition
NEW photographs of interventions
andequipment reflect the most current rehabilitation procedures and technology.
UPDATED study resources on the Evolve companion website include an intervention collection, study tips, and additional review questions and interactive case studies.
Key Features
Helpful learning aids - such as objectives, tables, illustrated intervention boxes, and review questions - reinforce important facts and concepts.
Review questions at the end of each chapter allow readers to test their understanding of the material.
700 illustrations clearly depict procedures discussed in the text and clarify descriptions of anatomy, physiology, evaluation, pathology, and treatment.
Background information is provided for interventions that can be used in the rehabilitation of adults and children, promoting a complete understanding of techniques.
Careful documentation uses current outcomes-based research.
Case histories include subjective and objective observation, assessment, planning, and critical decision-making components.
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By Suzanne Tink Martin, PT, PhD, Professor Emerita, Physical Therapy, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana and Mary Kessler, MHS, PT, Dean, College of Education and Health Sciences, University of Evansville, Evansville, IN
By Suzanne Tink Martin, PT, PhD, Professor Emerita, Physical Therapy, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana and Mary Kessler, MHS, PT, Dean, College of Education and Health Sciences, University of Evansville, Evansville, IN
SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS 1. The Roles of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurologic Rehabilitation 2. Neuroanatomy 3. Motor Control and Motor Learning 4. Motor Development SECTION 2: CHILDREN 5. Positioning and Handling to Foster Motor Function 6. Cerebral Palsy 7. Myelomeningocele 8. Genetic Disorders SECTION 3: ADULTS 9. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation 10. Cerebrovascular Accidents 11. Traumatic Brain Injuries 12. Spinal Cord Injuries 13. Other Neurological Disorders Answers to the Review Questions
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