A book for the physical therapy student which will train students on how to achieve functional outcomes in patients through neurorehabilitation. Focuses on patients with significant impairments and functional limitations requiring active rehabilitation (for example, stroke, spinal cord injury, etc.) and on presenting information on skills necessary for the patient to function independently in daily life (i.e. transfer skills, wheelchair skills, balance skills). The text progresses from determining appropriate treatment to how to implement treatment to desired result for improved patient quality of life.
Achieve the best functional outcomes for your patients.Here is a practical, step-by-step guide to understanding the treatment process and selecting the most appropriate intervention for your patient.
"Major updates to the textbook and multimedia resources provide the reader with an engaging environment to improve clinical decision-making and clinical skill application.
"... this manual does an excellent job of merging traditional and contemporary principles of neurotherapeutic intervention, all with a practical, functional orientation.
Well-known author Ron Scott draws from his unique experiences as a physical therapist clinical manager, MBA, and health law attorney to provide a uniquely comprehensive and insightful overview of physical therapy practice management.An ...
NEW! Enhanced ebook version of the text — included with print purchase — offers access to all of the text, figures, and references from the book, as well as additional case studies and a glossary, on a variety of digital devices.
In Campbell SK, Vander Linden DW, Palisano RJ (eds). Physical Therapy for Children, 2nd edition. Philadelphia, WB Saunders, 2000, pp 302–319. FIGURE 8-5. This child with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is wearing a wide Velcro ...
Major Nerve Injuries of the Upper Extremity Dorsal scapular Suprascapular Subscapular Long thoracic Thoracodorsal Lateral pectoral Medial pectoral MCP, Metacarpophalangeal; IF, index finger; MF, middle finger; RF, ring finger; SF, ...
This is the first practitioner-oriented resource on CR to provide information on how to tailor the treatment to meet the functional needs of patients.
"Physical Rehabilitation is the comprehensive, curriculum-spanning text for physical therapy students and a key reference for practicing physical therapists and other rehabilitation professionals."--Back cover
Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Cancellation (VORc) Procedure: Ask the patient to voluntarily fixate on a moving target, while the patient's head is moved in the same direction. Interpretation: The normal smooth pursuit system is able to ...