Pediatric Rehabilitation (eBook)

Principles and Practice

Kevin P. Murphy, Mary A. McMahon, Amy J. Houtrow (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020 | 6. Auflage
748 Seiten
Springer Publishing Company (Verlag)
978-0-8261-4707-3 (ISBN)

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Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller.This revised and greatly expanded sixth edition of Pediatric Rehabilitation continues to set the standard of care for clinicians and remains the premier reference dedicated to education and training in the field of pediatric rehabilitation medicine. Under the direction of a new editorial team, this text brings together renowned specialists from all sectors of the pediatric rehabilitation community to provide the most current and comprehensive information with evidence-based discussions throughout.The sixth edition encompasses substantial updates from beginning to end and addresses emerging topics in the field with eight entirely new chapters devoted to brachial plexus palsy, oncology, robotics, genetics, spasticity management, rheumatology, burns, and advocacy. Major revisions to chapters on spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular diagnoses, and medical care of children reflect recent advances and expand coverage to include pediatric stroke, anoxic brain injury, bone health, pain management, and more. Chapter pearls, detailed summary tables, and over 250 figures emphasize major takeaways from the text for readers. With contributors chosen both for their academic and clinical expertise, chapters offer a real hands-on perspective and reference the most up to date literature available.Pediatric Rehabilitation covers all aspects of pediatric rehabilitation medicine from basic examination and testing to in-depth clinical management of the full range of childhood disabilities and injuries. As the foundational reference dedicated to the field of pediatric rehabilitation medicine over 6 editions, the book provides a thorough and contemporary review of clinical practice principles and serves as the primary resource for trainees and clinicians in this area.Key Features: Thoroughly revised and expanded new edition of the seminal reference for the field of pediatric rehabilitation medicine Contains eight entirely new chapters to address areas of growing importance Increased coverage of core topics including brain injury and concussion in children, integrated spasticity management, lifespan care for adults with childhood onset disability, pediatric stroke, and much more 13 high-quality gait videos review ambulation in children and adults with cerebral palsy New editorial team and many new contributors provide new perspectives and a modern evidence-based approachClinical pearls and highly illustrative tables and lists underscore most essential information

Inhalt

FOREWORD

1. History and Examination

2. Medical Care of Children with Disabilities

3. Language Development and Disorders of Communication and Oral Motor Function

4. Psychological Assessment in Pediatric Rehabilitation

5. Quantitative Assessment of Gait: A Systematic Approach

6. Hypertonia

7. Guidance Techniques for Botulinum Toxins and Other Injections

8. Electrodiagnosis in Pediatrics

9. Pain Management and Rehabilitation Components

10. Advocacy for Pediatric Rehabilitation

11. Orthotics and Assistive Devices

12. Robotics

13. Adaptive Sports and Recreation

14. Acute Management and Rehabilitation of Sport-Specific Musculoskeletal Injuries

15. Concussion Management and Rehabilitation

16. Acquired Brain Injury

17. Cerebral Palsy

18. Neurodegenerative and Demyelinating Diseases and Other CNS Disorders

19. Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Conditions

20. Pediatric Limb Deficiencies

21. Rheumatologic Conditions

22. Genetic Disorders in Pediatric Rehabilitation

23. Neuromuscular Diseases

24. Brachial Plexus Palsy

25. Spinal Cord Injuries

26. Spina Bifida

27. Burns Injuries in Children

28. Rehabilitation of the Pediatric and Adolescent Cancer Patient and Survivor

29. Transition and Aging with a Childhood Onset Physical Disability

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.11.2020
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Neurologie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Pädiatrie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pharmazie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Physiotherapie / Ergotherapie ► Rehabilitation
• Schlagworte: acquired brain injury,advocacy,brachial plexus palsy,burns,disability,exoskeletons,genetics,oncology,orthotics,pediatric physiatrist,pediatric rehabilitation,pediatric rehabilitation medicine
• ISBN-10: 0-8261-4707-0 / 0826147070
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8261-4707-3 / 9780826147073