Meeting the Physical Therapy Needs of Children

by Effgen, Susan K., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780803619425
• ISBN10: 0803619421
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-08-29
• Publisher: F A Davis Co

Summary

Ensure children with disabilities and special healthcare needs achieve their full potential. Noted authority Susan Effgen and a team of scholars and clinical experts explore the role of the physical therapist in meeting the needs of children and their families in a culturally appropriate context using a family-centered, abilities-based model.The 2nd Edition of this landmark text has been thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded to encompass all of today's new theories, clinical applications, and skills. From the major body systems to assistive technology and intervention support, you'll develop the clinical knowledge you need to provide a child with the very best care from initial examination to graduation from your services.A bonus DVD packaged with each book features narrated videos of children during intervention.

Table of Contents

Text I. Foundations of Service Delivery 1. Serving the Needs of Children and Their Families 2. Child Development 3. Child Appraisal: Examination and Evaluation 4. Family-Centered Care II. Systems 5. Musculoskeletal System: Structure, Function, and Evaluation 6. Musculoskeletal System: Considerations and Interventions for Specific Pediatric Pathologies 7. Neuromuscular System: Examination, Evaluation, and Diagnoses 8. Neuromuscular System: The Plan of Care 9. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems 10. Integumentary System III. Service Delivery Settings 11. Early Intervention 12. Schools 13. Sports Settings for the School-Aged Child 14. Pediatric Acute Care Hospital 15. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 16. Rehabilitation Settings 17. Assistive Technology: Positioning and Mobility 18. Assistive Technology: Augmentative Communication and Other Technologies IV. Case Studies 19. Cerebral Palsy 20. Cystic Fibrosis 21. Down Syndrome 22. Leukemia 23. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 24. Developmental Coordination Disorder 25. Myelodysplasia Index DVD Cancer and Vincristine-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Cerebral Palsy Intensive Therapy Cholesterol Metabolism Disorder and Scoliosis Developmental Delay due to Cytomegalovirus Down Syndrome Hemihypertrophy Hypotonia and Developmental Delay Mitochondrial Disorder Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Participation View Contributors, Reviewers, and the full Table of Contents here.