Overview

No other textbook gives physical therapy assistants complete, focused insight into 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 therapy assessment and intervention, and rounds out the discussion with relevant case study examples based on established practice patterns. Chapters follow a consistent organization, first defining a disorder and then describing the appropriate physical therapy assessment and intervention. Case studies provide examples of physical therapy applications to help you connect theory and practice and build strong clinical reasoning skills. Special boxes highlight Clinical Signs, Interventions, and Case Studies to alert you to important information within the text. Practice patterns and case studies are formatted according to the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice to familiarize you with standardized terminology used in practice. Evolve® resources for students provide additional online activities for learning and self-evaluation.

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Author:   Roberta O'Shea (Professor, Physical Therapy Department, Governors State University, University Park, Illinois)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   W B Saunders Co Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.610kg
ISBN:  

9781416047506

ISBN 10:   1416047506
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   13 October 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780323881425
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1: Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice 1. Development 2. Assessments 3. Interventions 4. Transdisciplinary Pediatric Teams Part 2: Neurologic and Muscular Disorders 5. Cerebral Palsy 6. Traumatic Brain Injury 7. Shaken Baby Syndrome 8. Rheumatic Diseases Part 3: Congenital Disorders 9. Arthrogryposis Multiple Congenita 10. Down Syndrome 11. Spina Bifida 12. Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders Part 4: Other Pediatric Conditions 13. Burns 14. Limb Deficiencies 15. Asthma 16. Sports Injuries Part 5: Special Considerations for Pediatric Practice 17. Therapeutic Intervention in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Environment 18. Seating and Mobility Glossary Appendix: Answers to Chapter Discussion Questions

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