Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy - Elsevier eBook on Vitalsource (Retail Access Card)

Bys: Martin, Suzanne Tink and Kessler, Mary

UPDATED Best evidence for interventions; clear, concise tables; graphics and pictures; and current literature engage you in the spectrum of neurologic conditions and interventions. NEW Autism Spectrum Disorder chapter covers clinical features, diagnosis, and intervention, with a special focus on using play and aquatics, to support the integral role of physical therapy in working with children and families with autism. NEW Common threads throughout the Children section focus on motor competence as a driving force in a child's cognitive and language development and highlight how meaningful, fun activities with family and friends encourage children with disabilities to participate. UPDATED Neuroanatomy chapter provides a more comprehensive review on nervous system structures and their contributions to patient function and recovery after an injury or neurologic condition. UPDATED Adult chapters feature updated information on medical and pharmacological management. NEW The Core Set of Outcome Measures for Adults with Neurologic Conditions assists you in measuring common outcomes in the examination and evaluation of patients. NEW Emphasis on the evidence for locomotor training, dual-task training, and high intensity gait training are included in the intervention sections.

• Format: Misc.
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323661785
• ISBN13: 9780323661782
• Release Date: July 2020
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Length: 544 Pages