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Neurological Physiotherapy Susan Edwards

Neurological Physiotherapy By Susan Edwards

Neurological Physiotherapy by Susan Edwards


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Aims to provide an understanding of problems commonly encountered by the therapist working with people with neurological disability. This work describes aspects of posture and movement difficulties which occur as a result of neurological damage and gives guidance to help the therapist to plan the appropriate treatment programme for each patient.

Neurological Physiotherapy Summary

Neurological Physiotherapy: A Problem-Solving Approach by Susan Edwards

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 Susan Edwards

Susan Edwards is held in high esteem in the international field of neurological rehabilitation. In compiling and editing Neurological Physiotherapy she has allowed the therapist new to the field to benefit from the extensive clinical expertise and knowledge of herself and her colleagues. Their book will provide invaluable help and guidance to all physiotherapists, both students andpractitioners, as well as to the other health professionals working in this challenging area of rehabilitation.

Sue Edwards is well known internationally as an expert in the field of neurorehabilitation and particularly in the Bobath approach to physio neurorehab. She had been the head physio at lLeading UK hospital in the field for a number of years. She now acts asa freelance consultant advisor to the hospital and also works as a private practitioner and as an expert medico-legal witness.

Table of Contents

1. Problem solving in neurological physiotherapy - setting the scene Margaret J Mayston 2. Assessment, outcome measurement and goal setting in physiotherapy practice Jennifer Freeman 3. An analysis of normal movement as the basis for the development of treatment Susan Edwards 4. Neuropsychological problems and solutions Dawn Wendy Langdon 5. Abnormal tone and movement as a result of neurological impairment: considerations for treatment Susan Edwards 6. General principles of treatment Philippa Carter and Susan Edwards 7. Drug treatment of neurological disability Alan J Thompson 8. Case histories Susan Edwards 9. Posture management and special seating Pauline Pope 10. Splinting and the use of orthoses in the management of patients with neurological disorders Susan Edwards 11. Longer-term management for patients with residual or progressive disability Susan Edwards 12. The way forward Cecily Partridge Index

Additional information

GOR002393989
9780443064401
0443064407
Neurological Physiotherapy: A Problem-Solving Approach by Susan Edwards
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Elsevier Health Sciences
2001-10-08
308
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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