Pathophysiology of the Motor Systems

From The Critics

Reviewer: Amy S. Both, MHS, PT(Medical College of Ohio School of Allied Health)
Description: This is a well-written book on pathophysiology of the motor systems. The authors integrate an understanding of the basic sciences of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology with the clinical manifestations of motor dysfunction.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide an integrated discussion of motor systems that includes both normal and abnormal motor function. The authors describe somatic activity and functional considerations of neuroanatomical correlates as these processes are reflected in the characteristics of normal and abnormal motor activity. In addition, the discussion of motor control and motor learning theories form a bridge between the basic sciences and pathology in motor control.
Audience: Faculty members can use the book to assist the student's integration and understanding of basic science with clinical application. Although targeted for undergraduate students in physical therapy and occupational therapy, this book will also be useful to practitioners who treat patients with neurological and neuromuscular diseases.
Features: The book includes numerous drawings, charts, and tables that help to clarify and summarize information presented in the text. Recommended readings and references are included at the end of each chapter to assist with further learning. Both the recommended readings and the references are relevant and up-to-date.
Assessment: This is a very useful text for both students and practitioners in physical therapy and occupational therapy. It provides insight into the etiologies and clinical presentations of neurological and neuromuscular diseases. In addition, this book will further challenge practitioners to examine their scientific basis and rationale for treatment.

Amy S. Both

This is a well-written book on pathophysiology of the motor systems. The authors integrate an understanding of the basic sciences of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology with the clinical manifestations of motor dysfunction. The purpose is to provide an integrated discussion of motor systems that includes both normal and abnormal motor function. The authors describe somatic activity and functional considerations of neuroanatomical correlates as these processes are reflected in the characteristics of normal and abnormal motor activity. In addition, the discussion of motor control and motor learning theories form a bridge between the basic sciences and pathology in motor control. Faculty members can use the book to assist the student's integration and understanding of basic science with clinical application. Although targeted for undergraduate students in physical therapy and occupational therapy, this book will also be useful to practitioners who treat patients with neurological and neuromuscular diseases. The book includes numerous drawings, charts, and tables that help to clarify and summarize information presented in the text. Recommended readings and references are included at the end of each chapter to assist with further learning. Both the recommended readings and the references are relevant and up-to-date. This is a very useful text for both students and practitioners in physical therapy and occupational therapy. It provides insight into the etiologies and clinical presentations of neurological and neuromuscular diseases. In addition, this book will further challenge practitioners to examine their scientific basis and rationale for treatment.

Booknews

A textbook for students of physical or occupational therapy, or other rehabilitative health-science professions. Integrates the clinical and scientific dimensions of the motor system, which most curricula separate so thoroughly that students cannot see the relationship between them. Discusses somatic activity from the cellular and tissue level, through motor control at the spinal cord, to the complex supraspinal controls. Emphasizes functional considerations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

3 Stars from Doody