Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy

Whether your goal is to be a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant, this book's comprehensive content will give you in-depth knowledge on the role of neurologic rehabilitation in the treatment of adults and children with neuromuscular impairments and explores concepts in neuroanatomy, motor control and motor learning, and motor development. Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy, 5th Edition provides a current framework for neurologic practice and focuses on the precise links between the pathophysiology of neurologic conditions and possible interventions to improve movement 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. 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 material covered in the chapter 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 The text uses the language of the APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice to ensure you are complying with the APTA best practices Over 700 illustrations and photographs detailing anatomy, physiology, evaluation, pathology, and treatment enhance your learning resources UPDATED! Revised content throughout provides students with the most current information they need to be an effective practitioner UPDATED! References ensuring content is current and applicable for today's students NEW! An eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud