Neurologic Intervention for Physical Therapist Assistants

by Martin & Kessler

• ISBN13: 9780721631769
• ISBN10: 0721631762
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-05-10
• Publisher: Saunders

Summary

Heres the first textbook of neurologic techniques specifically written for physical therapy assistants. The first section covers the basic structure and function of the nervous system, normal motor development, motor control and motor learning, pathophysiology, common treatment interventions and techniques, and the role of the physical therapy assistant in clinical practice. Sections two and three present techniques for working with adults and children with neurologic disorders and trauma.

Table of Contents

SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS
The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurologic Rehabilitation	3	(4)
Introduction	3	(1)
The Physical Therapist Assistant's Role in Treating Patients with Neurologic Deficits	4	(1)
The Physical Therapist Assistant as a Member of the Health Care Team	5	(1)
Chapter Summary	6	(1)
Review Questions	6	(1)
Neuroanatomy	7	(20)
Introduction	7	(1)
Major Components of the Nervous System	7	(17)
Reaction to Injury	24	(1)
Chapter Summary	25	(1)
Review Questions	26	(1)
Motor Control and Motor Learning	27	(21)
Introduction	27	(1)
Motor Control	28	(10)
Relationship of Motor Control with Motor Development	38	(1)
Motor Learning	39	(3)
Relationship of Motor Learning with Motor Development	42	(4)
Chapter Summary	46	(1)
Review Questions	46	(2)
Motor Development	48	(39)
Introduction	48	(2)
Developmental Time Periods	50	(1)
Influence of Cognition and Motivation	51	(2)
Developmental Concepts	53	(2)
Developmental Processes	55	(2)
Gross-and Fine-Motor Milestones	57	(4)
Typical Motor Development	61	(20)
Posture, Balance, and Gait Changes with Aging	81	(2)
Chapter Summary	83	(1)
Review Questions	83	(4)
SECTION 2: ADULTS
Cerebrovascular Accidents	87	(70)
Introduction	87	(1)
Etiology	87	(1)
Medical Intervention	88	(1)
Recovery from Stroke	89	(1)
Prevention of Cerebrovascular Accidents	89	(1)
Stroke Syndromes	89	(2)
Clinical Findings: Patient Impairments	91	(5)
Treatment Planning	96	(1)
Complications Seen Following Stroke	97	(1)
Acute Care Setting	98	(1)
Delegation of a Patient to a Physical Therapist Assistant	98	(1)
Early Physical Therapy Intervention	98	(46)
Midrecovery to Late Recovery	144	(9)
Chapter Summary	153	(1)
Review Questions	153	(1)
Rehabilitation Unit Initial Evaluation	153	(2)
Questions to Think About	155	(2)
Traumatic Brain Injuries	157	(25)
Introduction	157	(1)
Classifications of Brain Injuries	157	(2)
Secondary Problems	159	(1)
Patient Evaluation	160	(1)
Patient Problem Areas	160	(2)
Physical Therapy Intervention: Acute Care	162	(4)
Physical Therapy Interventions During Inpatient Rehabilitation	166	(7)
Integrating Physical and Cognitive Components of a Task into Treatment Interventions	173	(4)
Discharge Planning	177	(1)
Chapter Summary	177	(1)
Review Questions	178	(1)
Rehabilitation Unit Initial Evaluation	178	(3)
Questions to Think About	181	(1)
Spinal Cord Injuries	182	(67)
Introduction	182	(1)
Etiology	182	(1)
Naming the Level of Injury	183	(1)
Mechanisms of Injury	184	(1)
Medical Intervention	185	(1)
Pathologic Changes That Occur Following Injury	185	(1)
Types of Lesions	186	(2)
Clinical Manifestations of Spinal Cord Injuries	188	(1)
Resolution of Spinal Shock	188	(1)
Complications	188	(4)
Functional Outcomes	192	(3)
Physical Therapy Intervention: Acute Care	195	(6)
Physical Therapy Interventions During Inpatient Rehabilitation	201	(39)
Discharge Planning	240	(3)
Chapter Summary	243	(1)
Review Questions	243	(1)
Rehabilitation Unit Initial Evaluation	244	(2)
Questions to Think About	246	(3)
SECTION 3: CHILDREN
Positioning and Handling Techniques to Foster Motor Function	249	(41)
Introduction	249	(1)
Children with Neurologic Dysfunction	249	(1)
General Physical Therapy Goals	250	(1)
Function Related to Posture	250	(2)
Physical Therapy Intervention	252	(1)
Positioning and Handling Techniques	253	(11)
Preparation for Movement	264	(3)
Interventions to Foster Head and Trunk Control	267	(10)
Adaptive Equipment for Positioning and Mobility	277	(9)
Functional Movement in the Context of the Child's World	286	(1)
Chapter Summary	286	(1)
Review Questions	287	(1)
Case Studies	288	(2)
Myelomeningocele	290	(31)
Introduction	290	(1)
Incidence	290	(1)
Etiology	291	(1)
Prenatal Diagnosis	292	(1)
Clinical Features	292	(6)
Physical Therapy Intervention	298	(18)
Chapter Summary	316	(1)
Review Questions	317	(1)
Rehabilitation Unit Initial Evaluation	317	(2)
Questions to Think About	319	(2)
Genetic Disorders	321	(41)
Introduction	321	(1)
Genetic Transmission	321	(1)
Categories	322	(1)
Down Syndrome	322	(3)
Cri-du-Chat Syndrome	325	(1)
Prader-Willi Syndrome	326	(1)
Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita	326	(3)
Osteogenesis Imperfecta	329	(5)
Cystic Fibrosis	334	(4)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy	338	(3)
Phenylketonuria	341	(1)
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy	341	(6)
Becker Muscular Dystrophy	347	(1)
Fragile X Syndrome	347	(2)
Rett Syndrome	349	(1)
Genetic Disorders and Mental Retardation	349	(9)
Chapter Summary	358	(1)
Review Questions	358	(1)
Rehabilitation Unit Initial Evaluation	358	(2)
Questions to Think About	360	(2)
Cerebral Palsy	362	(35)
Introduction	362	(1)
Incidence	362	(1)
Etiology	363	(1)
Classification	364	(3)
Diagnosis	367	(1)
Pathophysiology	367	(1)
Associated Deficits	368	(2)
Physical Therapy Evaluation	370	(5)
Physical Therapy Intervention	375	(16)
Chapter Summary	391	(1)
Review Questions	391	(1)
Rehabilitation Unit Initial Evaluation	392	(2)
Questions to Think About	394	(3)
Answers to the Review Questions	397	(6)
Index	403