Neurological Physiotherapy: A Problem-Solving Approach - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443064407 ISBN 13: 9780443064401

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 2001

Synopsis

Neurological Physiotherapy aims to provide an improved understanding of problems commonly encountered by the therapist working with people with neurological disability. It describes aspects of posture and movement difficulties which may occur as a result of neurological damage and gives guidance to help the therapist to plan the appropriate treatment programme for each patient. Using a problem-solving approach the emphasis is on the identification of symptoms in relation to impairment and disability rather than on a detailed description of neurological conditions.

Patient-centred - focuses on patient problems, not on medical diagnoses

Encourages analysis of the abnormal pathology to determine appropriate treatment interventions

Describes a variety of commonly used treatment approaches and gives indicators for their selection

Stresses the importance of individual patient assessment for planning individual therapy programmes

Uses case histories to illustrate the relationship between assessment and appropriate therapy selection

Incorporates the latest information relating to the control of human movement

Illustrated with both photographs and line diagrams to support and clarify the text

Written by a team of clinicians who are experts in their fields

New chapters on:

Assessment, goal setting and measuring treatment outcomes

Medical and surgical management (including drug therapy)

New chapter which looks at the likely developments for the future - a forward outlook

More case studies included - with new ones to address CVA, MS (with link to the community) and MND

Case studies on spinal cord injury and head injury to be added.

About this title

Product Description:

Please read carefully: With the same contents as US/European editions, this book is a brand new Economy Edition in English. It has been printed in black and white print on non-glossy paper and it comes in a softcover. Delivers in about 4 business days. Territorial Restrictions may be printed on the book.

Review:

"For those daunted by, disillusioned with or doubtful about an evidence based approach to practice this excellent book provides a refreshing approach to neurological physiotherapy. This is an essential purchase for all physiotherapy departments and should be considered a core text for students. This book provides an excellent baseline from which to acquire the knowledge and skills to work with patients with neurological impairments and disabilities ." Ms Amanda Connell, MSc, MCSP, MISCP Senior Community Physiotherapist, Cork, Ireland., Physiotherapy Ireland Volume 23, No. 1, June 2002, Journal of the Irish Society of Chartered Physi, June 2002

About this edition

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0443064407
• ISBN 13: 9780443064401
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 308
• Editor: Edwards MCSP Susan