No other textbook gives physical therapy assistants complete, focused insightinto their role in treating and managing common pediatric conditions. You'll find coverage of topics ranging from neurological rehabilitation to sports injuries and congenital disorders, as well as in-depth discussions of atypical development and pathologies. Each chapter follows a consistent, well-organized approach that defines each disorder, describes the appropriate physical therapyassessment and intervention, and rounds out the discussion with relevant casestudy examples based on established practice patterns. INDICE: Part 1: Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice1. Development2. Assessments3. Interventions4. Transdisciplinary Pediatric TeamsPart 2: Neurologic and Muscular Disorders5. Cerebral Palsy6. Traumatic Brain Injury7. Shaken Baby Syndrome8. Rheumatic DiseasesPart 3: Congenital Disorders9. Arthrogryposis Multiple Congenita10. Down Syndrome11. Spina Bifida12. Autism and Autism Spectrum DisordersPart 4: Other Pediatric Conditions13. Burns14. Limb Deficiencies15. Asthma16. Sports InjuriesPart 5: Special Considerations for Pediatric Practice17. Therapeutic Intervention in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Environment18.Seating and MobilityGlossaryAppendix: Answers to Chapter Discussion Questions
- ISBN: 978-1-4160-4750-6
- Editorial: Saunders
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 288
- Fecha Publicación: 14/10/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés