4th Edition
by Suzanne "Tink" Martin (Author), Mary Kessler (Author)
Whether your goal is to be a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant, this book’s comprehensive contentwill
give you in-depth knowledge on the role of neurologic rehabilitation in
the treatment of adults and children with neuromuscular impairments and
explores concepts in neuroanatomy, motor control and motor learning,
and motor development. Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy, 4th Edition
provides a current framework for neurologic practice and focuses on the
precise links between the pathophysiology of neurologic conditions and
possible interventions to improve movement outcomes. The text also
includes a new chapter on Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helpful learning
aids in each chapter include objectives and summaries, open-ended review
questions, line drawings and photos, step-by-step illustrated
intervention boxes, tables, and charts.
- Comprehensive
content on the role of neurologic rehabilitation focuses on the
treatment of adults and children with neuromuscular impairments and
explores concepts in neuroanatomy, motor control and motor learning, and
motor development.
- Open-ended review questions at the end of each chapter allow you to test your knowledge of material covered in the chapter.
- Case studies include subjective and objective observation,
assessment, planning, and critical decision-making components, and
provide context for you regarding the patient examination and treatment
process.
- The text uses the language of the APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice to ensure you are complying with the APTA best practices.
- Over 700 illustrations and photographs detailing anatomy, physiology, evaluation, pathology, and treatment enhance your learning resources.
- 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.
