Main description:

A comprehensive guide to neurological rehabilitation for physical therapist assistants (PTAs), Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition presents contemporary, evidence-based principles and techniques for examination, intervention, and treatment for individuals with neurological conditions.

Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition addresses a wide variety of pediatric and adult neurological disorders, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Guillain-BarrE syndrome, and more. Drs. Lazaro and Umphred have updated this classic text to reflect current and emerging trends in physical therapy, including:

The role of the physical therapist assistant in neurocritical care
The PTA's role in management of clients with lifelong impairments and activity limitations
Technology in neurorehabilitation

Also included is a new chapter on functional neuroanatomy, which provides the foundational background for understanding the relationship of the structure and function of the nervous system.

The text has been updated to reflect the American Physical Therapy Association's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice 3.0, the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning (WHO-ICF) enablement model, and the 2016 IV STEP Conference.

The Third Edition also features helpful instructor and student resources, including an instructor's guide and an updated online video library with new videos on patient management.

Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition is the definitive resource for any physical therapist assistant faculty, student, or clinician interested in the physical therapy management of individuals with neurological conditions.

Contents:

Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Editors
Contributing Authors
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction to Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Chapter 2 Functional Neuroanatomy
Chapter 3 Normal Movement Development Across the Lifespan
Chapter 4 Motor Control, Motor Learning, and Neuroplasticity
Chapter 5 Intervention Procedures
Chapter 6 Examination Procedures
Chapter 7 Psychosocial and Cognitive Issues Affecting Therapy
Chapter 8 Roles of the Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurocritical Care
Chapter 9 Children With Central Nervous System Insult
Chapter 10 Clients With Genetic and Developmental Problems
Chapter 11 Clients With Spinal Cord Injury
Chapter 12 Clients With Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 13 Adult Clients With Stroke
Chapter 14 Clients With Degenerative Diseases: Parkinson's Disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Chapter 15 Clients With Multiple Sclerosis and Guillain-BarrE Syndrome
Chapter 16 Cardiopulmonary Issues Associated With Patients Undergoing Neurorehabilitation
Chapter 17 The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant in the Management of Clients With Lifelong Impairments and Activity Limitations Secondary to Neurological Conditions
Chapter 18 Complementary Therapies or Integrative Health Care
Chapter 19 Technologies in Neurorehabilitation
Financial Disclosures