Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant
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Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant

  1. 456 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant

About this book

A comprehensive guide to neurological rehabilitation for physical therapist assistants (PTAs), Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition presents contemporary, evidence-based principles and techniques for examination and intervention for individuals with neurological conditions.

Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition addresses a wide variety of pediatric and adult neurological disorders, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and more.

Drs. Lazaro and Umphred have updated this classic text to reflect current and emerging trends in physical therapy, including:

  • The role of the PTA in neurocritical care
  • The role of the PTA in management of clients with lifelong impairments and activity limitations
  • Technology in neurorehabilitation

Also included is a new chapter on functional neuroanatomy, which provides the foundational background for understanding the relationship between the structure and function of the nervous system.

The Third Edition also features helpful instructor and student resources. Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom.

Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition is the definitive resource for any PTA faculty, student, or clinician interested in the physical therapy management of individuals with neurological conditions.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. About the Editors
  9. Contributing Authors
  10. Preface
  11. Introduction
  12. Chapter 1 Introduction to Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant
  13. Chapter 2 Functional Neuroanatomy
  14. Chapter 3 Normal Movement Development Across the Lifespan
  15. Chapter 4 Motor Control, Motor Learning, and Neuroplasticity
  16. Chapter 5 Intervention Procedures
  17. Chapter 6 Examination Procedures
  18. Chapter 7 Psychosocial and Cognitive Issues Affecting Therapy
  19. Chapter 8 Roles of the Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurocritical Care
  20. Chapter 9 Children With Central Ner vous System Insult
  21. Chapter 10 Clients With Ge ne tic and Developmental Prob lems
  22. Chapter 11 Clients With Spinal Cord Injury
  23. Chapter 12 Clients With Traumatic Brain Injury
  24. Chapter 13 Adult Clients With Stroke
  25. Chapter 14 Clients With Degenerative Diseases: Parkinson’s Disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  26. Chapter 15 Clients With Multiple Sclerosis and Guillain-Barré Syndrome
  27. Chapter 16 Cardiopulmonary Issues Associated With Patients Undergoing Neurorehabilitation
  28. Chapter 17 The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant in the Management of Clients With Lifelong Impairments and Activity Limitations Secondary to Neurological Conditions
  29. Chapter 18 Complementary Therapies or Integrative Health Care
  30. Chapter 19 Technologies in Neurorehabilitation
  31. Financial Disclosures
  32. Index