Physical Rehabilitation

by O'Sullivan, Susan B.; Schmitz, Thomas J.

• ISBN13: 9780803612471
• ISBN10: 0803612478
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-08-21
• Publisher: F a Davis Co

Summary

Physical Rehabilitation is the comprehensive, curriculum-spanning text for physical therapy students and a key reference for practicing physical therapists and other rehabilitation professionals. Focusing on the rehabilitation management of adult patients, it integrates pathophysiological, medical, and therapeutic concepts to assist in the development of appropriate examination procedures, goals, outcomes, and plan of care. This updated 5th edition: Has been revitalized with a new two-color design and more photographs, illustrations, and tables resulting in a more user-friendly presentation. Integrates current research in basic and clinical sciences with physical therapy examination and intervention. Supporting evidence-based practice, many chapters include Evidence Summary Boxes that examine current research on chapter-specific topics. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Patient Care: Decision Making, Psychosocial Factors, and Values	p. 1
Clinical Decision Making	p. 3
Influence of Psychosocial Factors on Rehabilitation	p. 27
Influence of Values on Patient Care: Foundation for Decision Making	p. 65
Examination	p. 79
Vital Signs	p. 81
Examination of Sensory Function	p. 121
Musculoskeletal Examination	p. 159
Examination of Coordination	p. 193
Examination of Motor Function: Motor Control and Motor Learning	p. 227
Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Velocity Tests	p. 273
Examination of Gait	p. 317
Examination of Functional Status and Activity Level	p. 373
Examination of the Environment	p. 401
Intervention Strategies for Rehabilitation	p. 469
Strategies to Improve Motor Function	p. 471
Locomotor Training	p. 523
Chronic Pulmonary Dysfunction	p. 561
Heart Disease	p. 589
Vascular, Lymphatic, and Integumentary Disorders	p. 643
Stroke	p. 705
Multiple Sclerosis	p. 777
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis	p. 819
Parkinson's Disease	p. 853
Traumatic Brain Injury	p. 895
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury	p. 937
Vestibular Disorders	p. 999
Amputation	p. 1031
Arthritis	p. 1057
Burns	p. 1091
Chronic Pain	p. 1117
Cognitive and Perceptual Dysfunction	p. 1149
Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language	p. 1189
Orthotics, Prosthetics, and the Prescriptive Wheelchair	p. 1211
Orthotics	p. 1213
Prosthetics	p. 1251
The Prescriptive Wheelchair	p. 1287
Glossary	p. 1325
Index	p. 1351
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