Neurologic interventions for physical therapy / Suzanne "Tink" Martin, PT, PhD, Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana, Mary Kessler, PT, MHS, Associate Dean, College of Education and Health Sciences, Director, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: SECTION 1 FOUNDATIONS -- ch. 1 The Roles of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurologic Rehabilitation -- Introduction -- 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 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 --

Note continued: 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 --

Note continued: 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 --

Note continued: 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 --

Note continued: 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.

"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.