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 provide you with in-depth knowledge on the role of neurologic rehabilitation in treating adults and children with neuromuscular impairments. It also explores concepts in neuroanatomy, motor control, motor learning, and motor development. Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy, 5th Edition, offers a current, evidence-based framework for neurologic practice, focusing on the precise links between the pathophysiology of neurologic conditions and potential interventions to enhance functional 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 developmentOpen-ended review questions at the end of each chapter allow you to test your knowledge of the materialCase studies include subjective and objective observation, assessment, planning, and critical decision-making components, and provide context for you regarding the patient examination and treatment processAPTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice language and movement system diagnoses categories are used throughout to help you comply with APTA best practicesNumerous illustrations and photographs of anatomy, physiology, evaluation, pathology, and treatment visually reinforce key conceptsUPDATED content throughout provides you with the most current information you need to be an effective practitionerTwo brand new chapters discuss health and wellness and therapy across the lifespanUPDATED references help ensure coverage is current and applicable for today’s practiceNEW enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features interactive case studies, study tips, and study guide questions, plus digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud