Physical Management in Neurological Rehabilitation

• Author : Maria Stokes
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 30 June 2022

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic concepts of neurology, specific neurological conditions, and the related physical therapy treatment approaches used in rehabilitation. It brings together contributions from an experienced, multidisciplinary team of clinicians in the field of neurological rehabilitation, ensuring the reader will come away with practical knowledge of work being done in the field. Well-researched, fully referenced, and clinically up to date, this text is a good introduction for students as well as a helpful reference

• Author : David Aldridge
• Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Release : 01 July 2005

The central tenet of this innovative collection is that identity can be regarded as a performance, achieved through and in dialogue with others. The authors show that where neuro-degenerative disease restricts movement, communication and thought processes and impairs the sense of self, music therapy is an effective intervention in neurological rehabilitation, successfully restoring the performance of identity within which clients can recognise themselves. It can also aid rehabilitation of clients affected by dementia, traumatic brain injury, and multiple sclerosis, among

• Author : Michael P. Barnes,David C. Good
• Publisher : Newnes
• Release : 10 January 2013

Neurological Rehabilitation is the latest volume in the definitive Handbook of Clinical Neurology series. It is the first time that this increasing important subject has been included in the series and this reflects the growing interest and quality of scientific data on topics around neural recovery and the practical applications of new research. The volume will appeal to clinicians from both neurological and rehabilitation backgrounds and contains topics of interest to all members of the multidisciplinary clinical team as well

• Author : Darcy Ann Umphred,Margaret Roller
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 30 June 2022

Rev. ed. of: Neurological rehabilitation / [edited by] Darcy A. Umphred; with section editors, Gordon U. Burton, Rolando T. Lazaro, Margaret L. Roller. 5th ed. c2007.

• Author : Andrea L. Behrman,Mark G. Bowden,Dorian K. Rose
• Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
• Release : 10 January 2013

The clinical trial is essential to testing efficacy and effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. Neurorehabilitation presents unique challenges in the execution of clinical trials due to the complexity of both human interface with complex interventions and clinical/research staff interaction. Attention to key elements, recruitment, retention, treatment fidelity, and control intervention selection, contributes to successful conduct of a trial. Alternatives to the randomized controlled trial and outcome measure selection are important considerations contributing to the merit of the trial. While clinical

• Author : Janet H. Carr,Roberta B. Shepherd
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 12 July 2010

Janet Carr and Roberta Shepherd head up a new team of eminent authors for the second edition of this definitive text on neurological physiotherapy. In the first edition, the authors described a model of neurological rehabilitation for individuals with motor dysfunction based on scientific research in the areas of neuromuscular control, biomechanics, motor skill learning, and the link between cognition and action, together with developments in pathology and adaptation. The new edition continues to advance this model while identifying and

• Author : Laura A. Graham
• Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
• Release : 10 January 2013

In the past 20 years there have been many changes in the way that neurological rehabilitation is delivered worldwide. This is in part a reflection of improved acute medical therapies and intensive care and also related to the development of a more holistic approach to recovery, embracing the principles of the WHO International Classification of Functioning as a model for rehabilitation. Traditionally, rehabilitation services have tended to develop piecemeal according to local resources and need. By definition such services should be

• Author : Nikhil Sharma,Joseph Classen,Leonardo G. Cohen
• Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
• Release : 10 January 2013

In this chapter we address the phenomena of neural plasticity, operationally defined as the ability of the central nervous system to adapt in response to changes in the environment or lesions. At the cellular level, we discuss basic changes in membrane excitability, synaptic plasticity as well as structural changes in dendritic and axonal anatomy that support behavioral expressions of plasticity and functional recovery. We consider the different levels at which these changes can occur and possible links with modification of

• Author : Tomoko Kitago,John W. Krakauer
• Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
• Release : 10 January 2013

Neurorehabilitation is based on the assumption that motor learning contributes to motor recovery after injury. However, little is known about how learning itself is affected by brain injury, how learning mechanisms interact with spontaneous biological recovery, and how best to incorporate learning principles into rehabilitation training protocols. Here we distinguish between two types of motor learning, adaptation and skill acquisition, and discuss how they relate to neurorehabilitation. Functional recovery can occur through resolution of impairment (reacquisition of premorbid movement patterns)

• Author : Christopher J. Mathias,Valeria Iodice,David Low
• Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
• Release : 10 January 2013

The autonomic nervous system (ANS), through its central connections and efferent pathways, innervates every organ in the body, influences their function, and is also involved in a number of integrative systems such as those concerned with maintenance of arterial blood pressure, organ perfusion, and body temperature. Responsive functioning of the ANS is thus needed in a variety of situations; it contributes to well being, and is essential for survival. Autonomic dysfunction may occur in a number of neurological diseases and

• Author : Volker Hömberg
• Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
• Release : 10 January 2013

Over the last decade a dramatic change has occurred in the field of neurorehabilitation in motor recovery that is marked by three transitions: first, by movement away from intuitive and ideology-based approaches to evidence-based therapy practices; second, by a change from hands-on treatment of patients to hands-off coaching approaches by motor therapists, who incorporate knowledge about motor reorganization and motor learning; and, finally, by a transition from one-on-one treatments to group-oriented treatments. General rules (such as the need for repetition,

• Author : Allan House,Christian Hosker
• Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
• Release : 10 January 2013

Depression, anxiety, emotionalism, irritability, and apathy are common findings in the neurological rehabilitation setting and are associated with poorer outcomes. This chapter outlines the importance of detecting and attending to these disorders. The authors recommend the systematic use of self-report measures, tailored for those with cognitive or motor difficulties, in combination with interview-based assessments where suspicion of the presence of a disorder is aroused. A stepped care scheme for coordinating rehabilitation services is presented which highlights the importance of training

• Author : Alessandro Giustini,Caterina Pistarini,Camilla Pisoni
• Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
• Release : 10 January 2013

The neurological consequences of an acquired brain injury (ABI), of traumatic or nontraumatic origin, are caused by an alteration of neuronal activity that compromises physical integrity or function of one or more areas of the brain. Impairments resulting from an ABI often affect cognitive function, as well as language, memory, attention, and information processing faculties, leading to partial or total disability that is likely to prevent people's functional and psychosocial recovery even in the long term. This situation has harmful

• Author : Neil Archibald,Nick Miller,Lynn Rochester
• Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
• Release : 10 January 2013

Parkinson disease (PD) is the second commonest neurodegenerative disorder in the UK with an increasing prevalence in our aging population. The clinical features of PD are varied with a variety of “motor” and “nonmotor” symptoms and the condition is best thought of as a multisystem neurodegenerative disorder rather than as a “pure” movement disorder. Although the mainstay of treatment is pharmacological, nonpharmacological interventions are vital as part of a multidisciplinary approach to the disorder. Neurorehabilitative interventions have been used for

• Author : Darcy Ann Umphred,Rolando T. Lazaro,Margaret Roller,Gordon Burton
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 07 August 2013

Using a problem-solving approach based on clinical evidence, Neurological Rehabilitation, 6th Edition covers the therapeutic management of people with functional movement limitations and quality of life issues following a neurological event. It reviews basic theory and covers the latest screening and diagnostic tests, new treatments, and interventions commonly used in today's clinical practice. This edition includes the latest advances in neuroscience, adding new chapters on neuroimaging and clinical tools such as virtual reality, robotics, and gaming. Written by respected clinician