Multiple Sclerosis: Recovery of Function and Neurorehabilitation - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521888328 ISBN 13: 9780521888325

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

Recent developments in basic and applied science have led to better understanding of disease mechanisms and more efficient therapies for multiple sclerosis. The most effective way of managing these patients is through a carefully planned neurorehabilitation programme. The main aims are to reduce disability and handicap and improve functions through effective training, stimulating activity and social participation. As the first text on recovery of function and neurorehabilitation in MS, this book focuses on mechanisms of recovery, application of neuroplasticity to therapeutic interventions, and determination of the efficiency of these interventions. Basic principles of neurorehabilitation in MS are described, as well as techniques for treating specific syndromes which may occur in MS. Written and edited by leading clinicians and researchers, the book achieves an excellent balance between basic science, pathophysiology, and clinical rehabilitation. An essential resource for clinicians and therapists treating patients with multiple sclerosis, neurophysiologists, and health care advisors.

About this title

Book Description:

Multiple sclerosis is the most common neurological disease in younger adults and leads to severe limitations of activities and social participation. Edited by leading clinicians and researchers, this book focuses on recovery mechanisms and therapeutic interventions. An important resource for clinicians/therapists treating patients with MS, neurophysiologists and healthcare advisors.

About the Author:

Jürg Kesselring is Head of the Department of Neurology and Neurorehabilitation, Rehabilitation Centre, Valens, Switzerland.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0521888328
• ISBN 13: 9780521888325
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 260
• Editor: Kesselring Jürg, Comi Giancarlo, Thompson Alan J.