Neurorehabilitation for the physical therapist assistant
Darcy Ann Umphred (Other), Constance Carlson (Other)
Provides an examination of the foundations of neurological medical conditions and presents an array of clinical problems that a physical therapist assistant may encounter in the educational or clinical setting. This book covers specific examples of tests and measures, and interventions that a PTA may use when treating patients with CNS damage.
XIII, 241 p ill 29 cm
9781556426452, 1556426453
254715302
Introduction to neurorehabilitation for the physical therapist assistant / Darcy Umphred and Constance Carlson
Normal movement development across the lifespan / Dale Scalise-Smith
Motor learning, motor control, and neuroplasticity / Darcy Umphred
Examination procedures / Rolando T. Lazaro
Intervention procedures / Darcy Umphred
Psychosocial and cognitive factors affecting therapy / Gordon Burton
Clients with central nervous system insult at birth: cerebral palsy / Kris Corn
Clients with genetic and developmental problems / Eunice Shen
Clients with spinal cord injury / Claire Beekman
Clients with traumatic brain injury / Dennis Klima
Clients with stroke / Jim Smith and Becky McKnight
Clients with degenerative diseases: Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis / Rolando T. Lazaro
Cardiopulmonary issues associated with neurorehabilitation patients / Christine R. Wilson
Complementary therapies / Carol M. Davis
Includes bibliographical references and index