Physical Management for Neurological Conditions: A Comprehensive Guide

By Sheila Lennon, Gita Ramdharry, Geert Verheyden

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

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 core physiotherapy textbook is designed to provide students with everything they need to pass the neurological component of their degree.

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

New content includes information on assessment, clinical reasoning, technology-based rehabilitation, and complex case management including disorders of consciousness and adults with cerebral palsy. The book has been fully updated with the latest 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 also contributed to this edition.