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Neurological Physiotherapy Pocketbook (ePub eBook) 2nd Revised edition

eBook by Lennon PhD MSc BSc FCSP, Sheila/Ramdharry BSc (Hons) PG Cert, MSc, PhD, Gita/Verheyden PhD, Geert

Neurological Physiotherapy Pocketbook (ePub eBook)

£21.99

ISBN:
9780702077241
Publication Date:
25 Jul 2018
Edition:
2nd Revised edition
Publisher:
Elsevier Health Sciences
Pages:
248 pages
Format:
eBook
For delivery:
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Neurological Physiotherapy Pocketbook (ePub eBook)

Description

The second edition of the Neurological Physiotherapy Pocketbook is the only book for physiotherapists that provides essential evidence-based information in a unique and easy-to-use format for the current evidence in clinical settings.Written by new international editors and contributors, this pocketbook provides quick and easy access to essential clinical information.Key feature:- Pocketbook size for when out on clinical placement or working in clinical practice- Revised and brand new chapters on neurological rehabilitation and essential components- Concentrates on the six most common conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury- Use of case studies to illustrate specifics of assessment, management and recommended measurement toolsTogether with the textbook Physical Management for Neurological Conditions 4E, it presents all essential components and conditions for undergraduates and therapists working in neurological clinical practice.- Background Knowledge including common neurological conditions, neural plasticity, and common motor impairments and their impact on activity- Clinical Decision Making including assessment and treatment of the acute patient before and during stabilisation; the acute patient with potential for recovery; and the patient with degenerative disease- Respiratory, communication, cognitive and orthotic management- Medical investigations and drug treatments- A glossary of terms and abbreviations

Contents

Section 1. Background Knowledge 1. Guiding principles of neurorehabilitation 2. Motor control: structure & function of the nervous system 3. Motor training 4. Neurological assessment 5. Clinical Neurology & Neurological Investigations 6. Management of Common Neurological Impairments, and their impact on activity. 7. Respiratory management Section 2. Management of common clinical problems: precis from physical management book 8. Stroke 9. Traumatic brain Injury 10. Spinal cord injury 11. Multiple sclerosis 12. Parkinson's disease 13. Guillain barre syndrome

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