Stroke Rehabilitation

Guidelines for Exercise and Training to Optimize Motor Skill

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Paperback, 300 Pages
Published: DEC-2002
ISBN 10: 0-7506-4712-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-7506-4712-0
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN


By
Janet Carr, MA, EdD (Columbia), FACP, Honorary Associate Professor, Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Australia
Roberta Shepherd, MA, EdD (Columbia), FACP, Honorary Professor, Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Australia

Description
Evidence-based yet completely practical in its approach, the text bridges the gap between science and clinical practice. Major issues are explored and biomechanical models for everyday activities presented.

New for the third edition

Protocols presented in a step by step format, highlighting critical components, adaptive movements and what to do to help plan treatment.
More information on both biomechanics and exercise to ensure that you have current information.
Many more references to provide the evidence for clinical practice
Completely redesigned with a new easy to follow layout
All the pictures are new to illustrate the treatment protocols
New in paperback

With a new format and an elegant new design to help the practitioner find the information quickly, this book will continue to be an essential text for all physiotherapists, occupational therapists and indeed all those involved in the rehabilitation of patients with stroke.



 
Last update: 5 Nov 2011