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Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition
Contributor(s): Lazaro, Rolando T. (Editor), Umphred, Darcy A. (Editor)
ISBN: 1630915653     ISBN-13: 9781630915650
Publisher: Slack
OUR PRICE:   $85.45  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: June 2023
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BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Allied Health Services - Physical Therapy
- Medical | Psychiatry - General
Dewey: 616.891
LCCN: 2020012093
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (2.75 lbs) 456 pages
 
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A comprehensive guide to neurological rehabilitation for physical therapist assistants (PTAs), Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition presents contemporary, evidence-based principles and techniques for examination and intervention for individuals with neurological conditions.

Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition addresses a wide variety of pediatric and adult neurological disorders, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Guillain-Barr syndrome, and more.

Drs. Lazaro and Umphred have updated this classic text to reflect current and emerging trends in physical therapy, including:

  • The role of the PTA in neurocritical care
  • The role of the PTA in management of clients with lifelong impairments and activity limitations
  • Technology in neurorehabilitation
Also included is a new chapter on functional neuroanatomy, which provides the foundational background for understanding the relationship between the structure and function of the nervous system.

The Third Edition also features helpful instructor and student resources. Instructors in educational settings can visit www.efacultylounge.com to access materials for teaching in the classroom. An updated online video library with new videos on patient management is available at www.healio.com/books/neuropta3evideos.

Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition is the definitive resource for any PTA faculty, student, or clinician interested in the physical therapy management of individuals with neurological conditions.