Physiology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology, Physiology - Sense & Motion, Vascular Medicine
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Overview
This comprehensive text has been developed from the considerable clinical and teaching experience of the major topics in treatment of CNS patients. Particular attention is paid to the theoretical bases, the importance of understanding normal motion, kinesiology of everyday movement, and to treatment goals. It provides the therapist with detailed assessment and treatment planning information, and shows how to use this information to develop and enhance practice. The text presents normal components and the related abnormal kinesiological components and relates them to problems that arise in practice. A problem-solving approach is adopted throughout.
The book contains black-and-white illustrations.
Editorials
From The Critics
Reviewer: Ruthann L. Finch, MHS, PT, NCS(Medical College of Ohio School of Allied Health)Description: This textbook focuses on treatment of movement disorders caused by CNS pathology. The chapters are organized concisely by body segment, progressing to total body functional movement. Each chapter outlines normal movement, abnormal movement, assessment, and treatment. Step-by-step photographs and text provide strong support for the assessment and treatment components of each chapter.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a comprehensive model of normal movement and movement dysfunction, improve clinician handling skills, and improve problem-solving skills. The authors provide baseline information describing a model of assessment using the categories outlined by the World Health Organization. The model is applied to problems contributing to loss of movement and function.
Audience: The book is intended to serve as a springboard for debate and research for the target audience of physical and occupational therapists.
Features: Noteworthy features are the user-friendly illustrations and chapter organization. Serial photographs and text allow the reader to follow the assessment and treatment procedures easily. The outline format of individual chapters assists the reader in locating material for initial learning as well as quick reference.
Assessment: This is a useful, well-written reference for clinicians as a foundation for addressing movement dysfunction.
Ruthann L. Finch
This textbook focuses on treatment of movement disorders caused by CNS pathology. The chapters are organized concisely by body segment, progressing to total body functional movement. Each chapter outlines normal movement, abnormal movement, assessment, and treatment. Step-by-step photographs and text provide strong support for the assessment and treatment components of each chapter. The purpose is to provide a comprehensive model of normal movement and movement dysfunction, improve clinician handling skills, and improve problem-solving skills. The authors provide baseline information describing a model of assessment using the categories outlined by the World Health Organization. The model is applied to problems contributing to loss of movement and function. The book is intended to serve as a springboard for debate and research for the target audience of physical and occupational therapists. Noteworthy features are the user-friendly illustrations and chapter organization. Serial photographs and text allow the reader to follow the assessment and treatment procedures easily. The outline format of individual chapters assists the reader in locating material for initial learning as well as quick reference. This is a useful, well-written reference for clinicians as a foundation for addressing movement dysfunction.2 Stars from Doody
Book Details
Published
February 17, 1997
Publisher
New York : Churchill Livingstone, 1997.
Pages
495
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780443089138