Neurological Rehabilitation, 6e (Umphreds Neurological Rehabilitation) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
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 and physical therapy expert Darcy Umphred, this classic neurology text provides problem-solving strategies that are key to individualized, effective care.UNIQUE! Emerging topics are covered in detail, including chapters such as Movement Development Across the Lifespan, Health and Wellness: The Beginning of the Paradigm, Documentation, and Cardiopulmonary Interactions. UNIQUE! A section on neurological problems accompanying specific system problems includes hot topics such as poor vision, pelvic floor dysfunction, and pain. A problem-solving approach helps you apply your knowledge to examinations, evaluations, prognoses, and intervention strategies. Evidence-based research sets up best practices, covering topics such as the theory of neurologic rehabilitation, screening and diagnostic tests, treatments and interventions, and the patient's psychosocial concerns Information. Case studies use real-world examples to promote problem-solving skills. Non-traditional approaches to neurological interventions in the Alternative and Complementary Therapies chapter include the movement approach, energy approach, and physical body system approaches therapies. Terminology adheres to the best practices of the APTA as well as other leading physical therapy organizations, following The Guide to Physical Therapy Practice, the Nagi model, and the ICF World Health Model of patient empowerment.Updated illustrations provide current visual references. NEW chapters on imaging and robotics have been added. Updated chapters incorporate the latest advances and the newest information in neuroscience and intervention strategies. Student resources on an Evolve companion website include references with links to MEDLINE and more.
Series: Umphreds Neurological Rehabilitation
Hardcover: 1280 pages
Publisher: Mosby; 6 edition (August 28, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 032307586X
ISBN-13: 978-0323075862
Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 1.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #47,695 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #10 in Books > Textbooks > Medicine & Health Sciences > Medicine > Clinical > Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation #21 in Books > Medical Books > Medicine > Internal Medicine > Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation #37 in Books > Textbooks > Medicine & Health Sciences > Medicine > Clinical > Neurology
This text is very clinically-based. You need a good background in neuro in order to be able to comfortably read this text. It does not define neurological conditions the way other textbooks do, but it give very helpful clinical insight and tips.
This book makes neurological impairments easy to understand. It is also a quick read with alot of useful information. This book helped me in my class to succeed.
great book
About as comprehensive as you can get for neuro and physical therapy.
goood
Neurological Rehabilitation, 6e (Umphreds Neurological Rehabilitation) Youmans Neurological Surgery, 4-Volume Set: Expert Consult - Online and Print, 6e (Winn, Neurological Surgery) Vestibular Rehabilitation (Contemporary Perspectives in Rehabilitation) Pharmacology in Rehabilitation (Contemporary Perspectives in Rehabilitation) Disconnected Kids: The Groundbreaking Brain Balance Program for Children with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Disorders The Disconnected Kids Nutrition Plan: Proven Strategies to Enhance Learning and Focus for Children with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Disorders Neurological Differential Diagnosis Offender Rehabilitation Coordinator, C-1922 The Professional Practice of Rehabilitation Counseling Hooked: Five Addicts Challenge Our Misguided Drug Rehabilitation System Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Third Edition Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation, 2e Neuroscience: Fundamentals for Rehabilitation, 4e Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 6e (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation) Foundations of Aural Rehabilitation: Children, Adults, and Their Family Members Introduction to Audiologic Rehabilitation (6th Edition) (Allyn & Bacon Communication Sciences and Disorders) Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: A Practical Guide, 3e Cognitive and Perceptual Rehabilitation: Optimizing Function, 1e Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Practitioner's Manual Low Vision Rehabilitation: A Practical Guide for Occupational Therapists
