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,Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy
THIRD EDITION
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Suzanne "Tink" Martin, PT, PhD
Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Evansville, Evansville,
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Indiana
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Mary Kessler, PT, MHS
Associate Dean, College of Education and Health Sciences, Director Physical Therapist Assistant Program,
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Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana
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,Table of Contents
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Title page
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Copyright
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Contributors
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Dedication
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Preface
Acknowledgments
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Section 1: Foundations
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Chapter 1: The Roles of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurologic
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Introduction
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The role of the physical therapist in patient management
The role of the physical therapist assistant in treating patients with neurologic deficits
The physical therapist assistant as a member of the healthcare team
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Chapter 2: Neuroanatomy
Introduction
Major components of the nervous system
Reaction to injury
Chapter 3: Motor Control and Motor Learning
Introduction
Motor control
Issues related to motor control
Motor learning
Theories of motor learning
Stages of motor learning
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, Chapter 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
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Section 2: Children
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Chapter 5: Positioning and Handling to Foster Motor Function
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Introduction
Children with neurologic deficits
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General physical therapy goals
Function related to posture
Physical therapy intervention
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Positioning and handling interventions
Preparation for movement
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Interventions to foster head and trunk control
Adaptive equipment for positioning and mobility
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Functional movement in the context of the child’s world
Chapter 6: Cerebral Palsy
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Introduction
Incidence
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Etiology
Classification
Functional classification
Diagnosis
Pathophysiology
Associated deficits
Physical therapy examination
Physical therapy intervention
Chapter 7: Myelomeningocele
Introduction
Incidence
Etiology
Prenatal diagnosis
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A R
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,Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy
THIRD EDITION
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Suzanne "Tink" Martin, PT, PhD
Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Evansville, Evansville,
R
Indiana
A
Mary Kessler, PT, MHS
Associate Dean, College of Education and Health Sciences, Director Physical Therapist Assistant Program,
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Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana
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,Table of Contents
Cover image
Title page
E
Copyright
R
Contributors
A
Dedication
C
Preface
Acknowledgments
E
Section 1: Foundations
S
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Chapter 1: The Roles of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurologic
Rehabilitation
Introduction
U
The role of the physical therapist in patient management
The role of the physical therapist assistant in treating patients with neurologic deficits
The physical therapist assistant as a member of the healthcare team
N
Chapter 2: Neuroanatomy
Introduction
Major components of the nervous system
Reaction to injury
Chapter 3: Motor Control and Motor Learning
Introduction
Motor control
Issues related to motor control
Motor learning
Theories of motor learning
Stages of motor learning
3
, Chapter 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
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Section 2: Children
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Chapter 5: Positioning and Handling to Foster Motor Function
A
Introduction
Children with neurologic deficits
C
General physical therapy goals
Function related to posture
Physical therapy intervention
E
Positioning and handling interventions
Preparation for movement
S
Interventions to foster head and trunk control
Adaptive equipment for positioning and mobility
R
Functional movement in the context of the child’s world
Chapter 6: Cerebral Palsy
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Introduction
Incidence
N
Etiology
Classification
Functional classification
Diagnosis
Pathophysiology
Associated deficits
Physical therapy examination
Physical therapy intervention
Chapter 7: Myelomeningocele
Introduction
Incidence
Etiology
Prenatal diagnosis
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