Physical Therapy for Children - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0721665039 ISBN 13: 9780721665030

Publisher: W B Saunders Co Ltd, 1994

Synopsis

This is the first comprehensive reference source for the practice of pediatric physical therapy. This practical guide first provides a solid groundwork in foundation issues including motor development, control and learning, development of the musculoskeletal system and gait, and physical fitness and clinical decision making. Subsequent chapters focus on the management of problems in the orthopaedic, neurologic and cardiopulmonary systems. The final section describes pediatric physical therapy in special settings including schools, burn units and neonatal special care units.

About this title

Synopsis:

This is the first comprehensive reference source for the practice of paediatric physiotherapy. The editor, a preeminent physiotherapy educator, researcher and paediatric specialist, has worked with outstanding clinicians and researchers to create a thoroughly practical, state-of-the-art guide. The book first provides a solid groundwork in foundation issues including motor development, control and learning: development of the musculoskeletal system and gait: physical fitness and clinical decision-making. It also updates the reader on the latest research and theories of paediatric physiotherapy practice. Subsequent chapters focus on the management of problems in the orthopaedic, neurologic and cardiopulmonary systems. The final section describes paediatric physiotherapy in special settings including schools, burns units and neonatal special care units.

About this edition

• Publisher: W B Saunders Co Ltd
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0721665039
• ISBN 13: 9780721665030
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 959
• Editor: Campbell Suzann K.