Physical Management for Neurological Conditions: A Comprehensive Guide

By Sheila Lennon PhD MSc BSc FCSP, Gita Ramdharry BSc (Hons) PG Cert MSc PhD, Geert Verheyden PhD

Comprehensive Guide to Neurorehabilitation

Physical Management for Neurological Conditions is a comprehensive textbook that covers the essentials of neurorehabilitation. It starts with thirteen guiding principles and a new chapter on clinical reasoning and assessment. This book discusses the physical management of common neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s, followed by less common conditions such as inherited neurological conditions, motor neuron disease, polyneuropathies, and muscle disorders.

International Expertise

Produced by a team of international editors and experts, this fifth edition is the most up-to-date evidence-based textbook available for undergraduate students and qualified health professionals alike. It focuses on selecting appropriate evidence-based tools rather than subscribing to any specific treatment approaches. This is a core physiotherapy textbook designed to provide students with everything they need to pass the neurological component of their degree.

Key Features

Physical Management for Neurological Conditions is fully updated to provide comprehensive information on optimal physical management within movement limitations suitable for any health care context or environment. It uses international case studies to apply theory to clinical practice, making it easy to navigate and understand for students, new graduates, and therapists returning to practice or changing scope of practice.

New Content

This edition includes new content on assessment, clinical reasoning, technology-based rehabilitation, and complex case management including disorders of consciousness and adults with cerebral palsy. It also features a full update of the evidence-base within each chapter, including reference to the increased use of remote delivery of services and challenges accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. New international authors have contributed to this edition, providing fresh perspectives and insights.

Publication Details

Published by Elsevier, the 5th edition of Physical Management for Neurological Conditions was released on January 11, 2024. This comprehensive textbook is available in English and consists of 592 pages. The ISBN-10 is 0323881327, and the ISBN-13 is 978-0323881326.

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Physical Management for Neurological Conditions is an essential resource for students, new graduates, and experienced therapists. To purchase your copy, visit your preferred online retailer or bookstore.