Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Rolando Lazaro,Darcy Umphred

• Editorial: Routledge
• Año: 2024
• ISBN:
  9781040135754
• Edición: 3
• Categoría: Medicina
• Categoría: Fisioterapia, medicina física y rehabilitación

A comprehensive guide to neurological rehabilitation for physical therapist assistants (PTAs), Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition presents contemporary, evidence-based principles and techniques for examination and intervention for individuals with neurological conditions. Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition addresses a wide variety of pediatric and adult neurological disorders, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and more.Drs. Lazaro and Umphred have updated this classic text to reflect current and emerging trends in physical therapy, including:

• The role of the PTA in neurocritical care
• The role of the PTA in management of clients with lifelong impairments and activity limitations
• Technology in neurorehabilitation

Also included is a new chapter on functional neuroanatomy, which provides the foundational background for understanding the relationship between the structure and function of the nervous system.The Third Edition also features helpful instructor and student resources. Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom.

Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition is the definitive resource for any PTA faculty, student, or clinician interested in the physical therapy management of individuals with neurological conditions.

Índice

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Table of Contents
• Acknowledgments
• About the Editors
• Contributing Authors
• Preface
• Introduction
• Chapter 1 Introduction to Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant
• Chapter 2 Functional Neuroanatomy
• Chapter 3 Normal Movement Development Across the Lifespan
• Chapter 4 Motor Control, Motor Learning, and Neuroplasticity
• Chapter 5 Intervention Procedures
• Chapter 6 Examination Procedures
• Chapter 7 Psychosocial and Cognitive Issues Affecting Therapy
• Chapter 8 Roles of the Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurocritical Care
• Chapter 9 Children With Central Ner vous System Insult
• Chapter 10 Clients With Ge ne tic and Developmental Prob lems
• Chapter 11 Clients With Spinal Cord Injury
• Chapter 12 Clients With Traumatic Brain Injury
• Chapter 13 Adult Clients With Stroke
• Chapter 14 Clients With Degenerative Diseases: Parkinson’s Disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• Chapter 15 Clients With Multiple Sclerosis and Guillain-Barré Syndrome
• Chapter 16 Cardiopulmonary Issues Associated With Patients Undergoing Neurorehabilitation
• Chapter 17 The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant in the Management of Clients With Lifelong Impairments and Activity Limitations Secondary to Neurological Conditions
• Chapter 18 Complementary Therapies or Integrative Health Care
• Chapter 19 Technologies in Neurorehabilitation
• Financial Disclosures
• Index