Following the success of the previous three editions, Physical Management for Neurological Conditions 4th edition remains the most up-to-date evidence-based textbook for undergraduate students and qualified health professionals.
Written by an international team of clinicians and researchers, it is applicable to a number of healthcare systems, with a special focus on physiotherapy. New chapters have been added to cover both common and rare conditions, such as hereditary disorders, functional motor disorders, and neuromuscular diseases.
Together with the Pocketbook of Neurological Physiotherapy, it covers all essential components and conditions.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Contributors
Chapter 1: Rehabilitation in Practice: how this book can help you to help your patients
Emma. Stack, Maria Stokes
SECTION 1
NEUROLOGICAL AND NEUROMUSCULAR CONDITIONS
Chapter 2: Stroke
Geert Verheyden, Ann. Ashburn
Chapter 3: Acquired brain injury: trauma and pathology
Maggie Campbell
Chapter 4: Spinal cord injury
Sue Paddison, ,F iona Middleton
Chapter 5: Multiple sclerosis
Lorraine H. DeSouza, David Bates
Chapter 6: Parkinson’s disease
Diana Jones, Jeremy Playfer
Chapter 7: Huntington’s disease
Monica Busse-Morris, Lori Quinn, Oliver Quarrell
Chapter 8: Motor neurone disease
Samantha Orridge, Emma Stebbings
Chapter 9: Polyneuropathies
Gita Ramdharry
Chapter 10: Muscle Disorders
Ros Quinlivan, Nicky Thompson
SECTION 2
TREATMENT APPROACHES IN NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION
Chapter 11: The theoretical basis for evidence-based neurological physiotherapy
Sheila Lennon
Chapter 12: Specific treatment techniques
Joanna Jackson
Chapter 13: Vestibular rehabilitation
Dara Meldrum, Rory McConn Walsh
Chapter 14: Physical management of altered tone and movement
Cherry Kilbride, Elizabeth Cassidy
Chapter 15: Respiratory management in neurological rehabilitation
Anne Bruton
Chapter 16: Pain management in neurological rehabilitation
Paul Watson
Chapter 17: Clinical neuropsychology in rehabilitation
J.Graham Beaumont
SECTION 3
SKILL ACQUISITION AND LEARNING
Chapter 18: Physical activity and exercise in neurological rehabilitation
Bernhard Haas, Amanda Austin
Chapter 19: Self management
Fiona Jones
Chapter 20: Falls and their management
Dorit Kunkel, Emma Stack
Appendices
Appendix 1: Glossary of terms
Appendix 2: Associations and Support Groups
Index
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