Bobath Concept: Theory and Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation

by Editor: Sue Raine (Walkergate Park for Neurorehabilitation and Neuropsychiatry in Newcastle-upon-Tyne); Editor: Linzi Meadows (Manchester Neurotherapy Centre and Neurological Teaching Centre); Editor: Mary Lynch-Ellerington (Fellow of the Chartere

• ISBN13: 9781444316438
• ISBN10: 1444316435
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-09-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Authored by members of the British Bobath Tutors Association, Bobath Concept: Theory and Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation is a practical illustrated guide that offers a detailed exploration of the theoretical underpinning and clinical interventions of the Bobath Concept.This book guides the reader through general principles to more specific application of neurophysiological principles and movement re-education in the recovery of important areas, including moving between sitting and standing, locomotion and recovery of upper limb function.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Prefacei

Contributors

Acknowledgements

The Bobath Concept: Developments and Current Theoretical Underpinning

Introduction

The founders and development of the Bobath Concept

Current theory underpinning the Bobath Concept

Systems approach to motor control

Clinical application of the theory underpinning the Bobath Concept

Summary

References

An Understanding of Functional Movement as a Basis for Clinical Reasoning

Introduction

Normal movement versus efficient movement

Compensatory strategies

Motor control and motor learning

Requirements of efficient movement

Summary

References

Assessment and Clinical Reasoning in the Bobath Concept

Introduction

Models of clinical reasoning and the Bobath Concept

Key characteristics of assessment using the Bobath Concept

Basis for clinical reasoning

Illustrating clinical reasoning using the Bobath Concept

Summary

References

Practice Evaluation

Introduction

Evaluation in the context of the International Classifi cation of Function, Disability and Health

Factors influencing measurement selection

Measurement properties

Measures

Summary

References

Moving Between Sitting and Standing

Introduction

Clinical considerations from the literature

Phases of sit to stand

Movements from standing to sitting

Effects of ageing

Sit to walk

Clinical aspects

Movement in functional contexts

Clinical example

References

The Control of Locomotion

Introduction

Key aspects of bipedalism

The gait cycle

Use of body weight support treadmill training in the Bobath Concept

Assistive devices

Outcome measures

Summary

References

Recovery of Upper Limb Function

Introduction

The importance of postural control in upper limb function

The shoulder complex

Functional reach

The hand

Early treatment and management of the hand

Assessment of the hand

Contactual hand-orientating response

Selective strength training of the intrinsic muscles of the hand

Summary

References

Exploring Partnerships in the Rehabilitation Setting: The 24-Hour Approach of the Bobath Concept

Partnerships in the rehabilitation environment

The early days

Overcoming sensory deprivation and stimulating body schema

Scheduling the day - opportunities for practice

Return to work

Summary

References

Index

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