Physical Management for Neurological Conditions , 4th Edition

Description

Following the success of the previous three editions, Physical Management for Neurological Conditions 4^th edition remains the most up-to-date evidence-based textbook for undergraduate students in health professions and qualified therapists.

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.

Key Features

• Comprehensive and handy reference on physical management and movement limitations, suitable to any health care context and environment
• Use of eclectic approach which focuses on selecting the appropriate evidence-based tools to assess and treat neurological conditions without subscribing to any specific treatment approaches
• International case studies are presented to provide worldwide scientific evidence

New to this Edition

• Fully revised by international contributors with the inclusion of 8 new chapters covering:

• Common impairments
• Inherited neurological disorders
• Complex case management
• Virtual reality and interactive gaming technologies

Companion Products

• Physical Management for Neurological Conditions E-Book, 4th Edition : Physical Management for Neurological Conditions E-Book
• Physical Management for Neurological Conditions Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition : Physical Management for Neurological Conditions Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

Readership

Physiotherapy students

Table of Contents

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Author Information

Edited by Sheila Lennon, PhD MSc BSc FCSP, Professor of Physiotherapy, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia; Gita Ramdharry, BSc (Hons) PG Cert, MSc, PhD, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Kingston University and St George's, University of London; Consultant Allied Health Professional, Queen Square Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College London NHS Foundation Trust, London UK. and Geert Verheyden, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium