Spinal Cord Injury

Functional Rehabilitation

Martha Somers MS PT (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

480 Seiten

2009 | 3rd edition
Pearson (Verlag)
978-0-13-159866-9 (ISBN)

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Compltely updated in a new edition, this unique reference is an in-depth examination of the central role of the physical therapist in rehabilitation following spinal cord injury. This book encompasses all of the elements involved in a successful rehabilitation program. It includes a basic understanding of spinal cord injuries and issues relevant to disability, as well as knowledge of the physical skills involved in functional activities and the therapeutic strategies for acquiring these skills. It also presents an approach to the cord-injured person that promotes self-respect and encourages autonomy. Comprehensive information equips readers with a broad foundation of knowledge including topics relevant to spinal cord injury, its pathological repercussions, and medical and rehabilitative management in preparation for program planning, patient and family education, and effective participation as a member of a rehabilitation team. MARKET: An excellent reference for physical therapists.

> Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 2

SPINAL CORD INJURies

Chapter 3

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL MANAGEMENT

Chapter 4

PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES

Chapter 5

SKIN CARE

Chapter 6

RESPIRATORY MANAGEMENT

Chapter 7

PHYSICAL THERAPY examination, EVALUATION AND GOAL-SETTING

Chapter 8

STRATEGIES FOR FUNCTIONAL REHABILITATION

Chapter 9

FUNCTIONAL MAT SKILLS

Chapter 10

TRANSFER SKILLS

Chapter 11

WHEELCHAIRS AND WHEELCHAIR SKILLS

Chapter 12

AMBULATION

Chapter 13

SEXUALITY AND SEXUAL FUNCTIONING

CHAPTER 14

BLADDER AND BOWEL MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER 15

ARCHITECTURAL ADAPTATIONS

APPENDIX

SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEM-SOLVING EXERCISES

Erscheint lt. Verlag	26.11.2009
Sprache	englisch
Maße	100 x 100 mm
Gewicht	100 g
Themenwelt	Physiotherapie / Ergotherapie ► Rehabilitation ► Neuro-Rehabilitation
ISBN-10	0-13-159866-X / 013159866X
ISBN-13	978-0-13-159866-9 / 9780131598669
Zustand	Neuware