Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy
- 5 Edición - 10 de febrero de 2026
- Última edición
- Autores: Suzanne Tink Martin, Mary Kessler
- Idioma: Inglés
Whether your goal is to be a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant, this book’s comprehensive content will provide you with in-depth knowledge on the role of neuro… Leer más
Descripción
Descripción
Whether your goal is to be a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant, this book’s comprehensive content will provide you with in-depth knowledge on the role of neurologic rehabilitation in treating adults and children with neuromuscular impairments. It also explores concepts in neuroanatomy, motor control, motor learning, and motor development. Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy, 5th Edition, offers a current, evidence-based framework for neurologic practice, focusing on the precise links between the pathophysiology of neurologic conditions and potential interventions to enhance functional outcomes. 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. New to this edition is an enhanced ebook included with print purchase.
Puntos claves
Puntos claves
- 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 the material
- 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
- APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice language and movement system diagnoses categories are used throughout to help you comply with APTA best practices
- Numerous illustrations and photographs of anatomy, physiology, evaluation, pathology, and treatment visually reinforce key concepts
De interès para
De interès para
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) students; Physical Therapy (DPT) students
Índice
Índice
SECTION 1 Foundations
1 The Roles of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurologic Rehabilitation
2 Neuroanatomy
3 Movement Systems Framework
4 Motor Control and Motor Learning
SECTION 2 Children
5 Motor Development
6 Positioning and Handling to Foster Motor Function
7 Neuromuscular Disorders
8 Progressive Neuromuscular Disorders
9 Autism Spectrum Disorder
SECTION 3 Adults
10 Evolution of Neurologic Physical Therapy Practice
11 Stroke
12 Traumatic Brain Injuries
13 Spinal Cord Injuries
14 Other Neurologic Disorders
SECTION 4 Lifelong Management
15 Promoting Health and Wellness
16 Transition of Care Across the Lifespan
1 The Roles of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurologic Rehabilitation
2 Neuroanatomy
3 Movement Systems Framework
4 Motor Control and Motor Learning
SECTION 2 Children
5 Motor Development
6 Positioning and Handling to Foster Motor Function
7 Neuromuscular Disorders
8 Progressive Neuromuscular Disorders
9 Autism Spectrum Disorder
SECTION 3 Adults
10 Evolution of Neurologic Physical Therapy Practice
11 Stroke
12 Traumatic Brain Injuries
13 Spinal Cord Injuries
14 Other Neurologic Disorders
SECTION 4 Lifelong Management
15 Promoting Health and Wellness
16 Transition of Care Across the Lifespan
Detalles del producto
Detalles del producto
- Edición: 5
- Última edición
- Publicado: 10 de febrero de 2026
- Idioma: Inglés
Sobre los autores
Sobre los autores
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Suzanne Tink Martin
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Professor Emerita, Physical Therapy, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana, USAMK
Mary Kessler
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Dean, College of Education and Health Sciences, University of Evansville, Evansville, IN, USA