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• Title:[Neurologic intervention for physical therapist assistants]
  Neurologic interventions for physical therapy / Suzanne "Tink" Martin, Mary Kessler.
  
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• Author/Creator:Martin, Suzanne (Suzanne C.), author.
  
• Other Contributors/Collections:Kessler, Mary, author.
  
• Published/Created:St. Louis : Elsevier Saunders, [2016]
  

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• Library of Congress Subjects:Nervous system--Diseases--Physical therapy.
  Nervous system--Wounds and injuries--Physical therapy.
  
• Medical Subjects: Nervous System Diseases--rehabilitation.
  Motor Skills.
  Physical Therapy Modalities.
  Trauma, Nervous System--rehabilitation.
  
• Edition:Third edition.
  
• Description:xv, 502 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
  
• Summary:"Master the role of the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in neurologic rehabilitation! Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition helps you develop skills in the treatment interventions needed to improve the function of patients with neurologic deficits. It provides a solid foundation in neuroanatomy, motor control, and motor development, and offers clear, how-to guidelines to rehabilitation procedures. Case studies help you follow best practices for the treatment of children and adults with neuromuscular impairments caused by events such as spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injuries. Written by physical therapy experts Suzanne 'Tink' Martin and Mary Kessler, this market-leading text will help you prepare for the neurological portion of the PTA certification exam and begin a successful career in physical therapy practice."--Publisher.
  
• Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
  
• ISBN:9781455740208 paperback
  1455740209 paperback
  
• Contents:Machine generated contents note: SECTION 1 FOUNDATIONS
  ch. 1 Roles of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurologic Rehabilitation
  Introduction
  Role of the Physical Therapist in Patient Management
  Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant in Treating Patients with Neurologic Deficits
  Physical Therapist Assistant as a Member of the Health Care Team
  ch. 2 Neuroanatomy
  Introduction
  Major Components of the Nervous System
  Reaction to Injury
  ch. 3 Motor Control and Motor Learning
  Introduction
  Motor Control
  Issues Related to Motor Control
  Motor Learning
  Theories of Motor Learning
  Stages of Motor Learning
  ch. 4 Motor Development
  Introduction
  Developmental Time Periods
  Influence of Cognition and Motivation
  Developmental Concepts
  Developmental Processes
  Motor Milestones
  Typical Motor Development
  Posture, Balance, and Gait Changes with Aging
  SECTION 2 CHILDREN
  ch. 5 Positioning and Handling to Foster Motor Function
  Introduction
  Children with Neurologic Deficits
  General Physical Therapy Goals
  Function Related to Posture
  Physical Therapy Intervention
  Positioning and Handling Interventions
  Preparation for Movement
  Interventions to Foster Head and Trunk Control
  Adaptive Equipment for Positioning and Mobility
  Functional Movement in the Context of the Child's World
  ch. 6 Cerebral Palsy
  Introduction
  Incidence
  Etiology
  Classification
  Functional Classification
  Diagnosis
  Pathophysiology
  Associated Deficits
  Physical Therapy Examination
  Physical Therapy Intervention
  ch. 7 Myelomeningocele
  Introduction
  Incidence
  Etiology
  Prenatal Diagnosis
  Clinical Features
  Physical Therapy Intervention
  ch. 8 Genetic Disorders
  Introduction
  Genetic Transmission
  Categories
  Down Syndrome
  Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
  Prader-Willi Syndrome and Angelman Syndrome
  Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
  Osteogenesis Imperfecta
  Cystic Fibrosis
  Spinal Muscular Atrophy
  Phenylketonuria
  Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
  Becker Muscular Dystrophy
  Fragile X Syndrome
  Rett Syndrome
  Autism Spectrum Disorder
  Genetic Disorders and Intellectual Disability
  SECTION 3 ADULTS
  ch. 9 Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
  Introduction
  History of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
  Basic Principles of PNF
  Biomechanical Considerations
  Patterns
  Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques
  Developmental Sequence
  Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Motor Learning
  ch. 10 Cerebrovascular Accidents
  Introduction
  Etiology
  Medical Intervention
  Recovery from Stroke
  Prevention of Cerebrovascular Accidents
  Stroke Syndromes
  Clinical Findings: Patient Impairments
  Treatment Planning
  Complications Seen Following Stroke
  Acute Care Setting
  Directing Interventions to a Physical Therapist Assistant
  Early Physical Therapy Intervention
  Midrecovery to Late Recovery
  ch. 11 Traumatic Brain Injuries
  Introduction
  Classifications of Brain Injuries
  Secondary Problems
  Patient Examination and Evaluation
  Patient Problem Areas
  Physical Therapy Intervention: Acute Care
  Physical Therapy Interventions During Inpatient Rehabilitation
  Integrating Physical and Cognitive Components of a Task into Treatment Interventions
  Discharge Planning
  ch. 12 Spinal Cord Injuries
  Introduction
  Etiology
  Naming the Level of Injury
  Mechanisms of Injury
  Medical Intervention
  Pathologic Changes that Occur Following Injury
  Types of Lesions
  Clinical Manifestations of Spinal Cord Injuries
  Resolution of Spinal Shock
  Complications
  Functional Outcomes
  Physical Therapy Intervention: Acute Care
  Physical Therapy Interventions During Inpatient Rehabilitation
  Body-Weight-Support Treadmill
  Discharge Planning
  ch. 13 Other Neurologic Disorders
  Introduction
  Parkinson Disease
  Multiple Sclerosis
  Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  Guillain-Barre Syndrome
  Postpolio Syndrome.