A Neurophysiological Basis for the Treatment of Cerebral Palsy

Karel Bobath (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

108 Seiten

1980
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-41202-5 (ISBN)

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This extensively revised edition of one of the "Clinics" series, brings the original work up to date and clarifies Bobath's account of the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying the motor disorders of cerebral palsy. It also highlights the advantages of very early treatment of infants.

This extensively revised edition of one of the most popular of the Clinics series updates and clarifies the original work of Karel Bobath's account of the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying the motor disorders of cerebral palsy. It also highlights the advantages of very early treatment of infants before the disordered postures and movements are established. All those involved with physically handicapped children, and especially therapists, will find the book invaluable reading.

Foreword David Scrutton. Acknowledgements.

Preface to second edition - Martin C. O. Bax.

1. Introduction.

2. Normal postural reflex mechanism.

3. Important aspects of normal motor co-ordination.

4. The application of normal child development to the assessment to the child with cerebral palsy.

5. Tone and posture in the assessment of cerebral palsy.

6. Tonic reflexes.

7. Types of cerebral palsy.

8. The early recognition of cerebral palsy.

9. The treatment of cerebral palsy.

10. The neurodevelopmental treatment.

References.

Index.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	1.1.1980
Reihe/Serie	Clinics in Developmental Medicine
Verlagsort	Cambridge
Sprache	englisch
Maße	178 x 249 mm
Gewicht	472 g
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Neurologie
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Pädiatrie
ISBN-10	0-521-41202-1 / 0521412021
ISBN-13	978-0-521-41202-5 / 9780521412025
Zustand	Neuware