Physiotherapy in Paediatrics - Couverture souple

Shepherd MA EdD (Columbia) FACP, Roberta B.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0750606207 ISBN 13 : 9780750606202

Editeur : Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 1995

Synopsis

Extensively revised and updated, the new edition of this classic text continues to provide an essential introduction to paediatric physiotherapy. With increased research findings the physiotherapy for movement-disabled individuals is changing from the neurophysiologic or neurodevelopmental therapeutic approach to a movement science based approach. This book now includes valuable new chapters on: * Development of movement and skill* Training motor control and optimising motor learning* Maturational, pathophysiological and recovery processes in the CNSAll remaining chapters have been updated to include the clinical relevance of recent scientific developments. The references and additional reading lists have been expanded to guide the student of paediatric physiotherapy towards useful further reading.'Physiotherapy in Paediatrics' remains an indispensable guide to paediatric physiotherapy for the student and practitioner physiotherapist.

* Listed in the Core Collection of Medical Books and Journals 1997 * * Listed in the Core Collection of Medical Books and Journals 1997

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Extensively revised and updated, the new edition of this classic text continues to provide an essential introduction to paediatric physiotherapy. With increased research findings the physiotherapy for movement-disabled individuals is changing from the neurophysiologic or neurodevelopmental therapeutic approach to a movement science based approach. This book now includes valuable new chapters on:

* Development of movement and skill
* Training motor control and optimising motor learning
* Maturational, pathophysiological and recovery processes in the CNS

All remaining chapters have been updated to include the clinical relevance of recent scientific developments. The references and additional reading lists have been expanded to guide the student of paediatric physiotherapy towards useful further reading.

'Physiotherapy in Paediatrics' remains an indispensible guide to paediatric physiotherapy for the student and practitioner physiotherapist.

Revue de presse

'The author is an internationally renowned authority and it would be hard to find a better book on the subject. I have no hesitation in recommending this book for therapists or doctors with a speical interest in paediatrics.'
European Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilititation, 1995

'Students will find this volume extremely comprehensive.. It is good value for money.'
Physiotherapy, January 1996

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0750606207
• ISBN 13: 9780750606202
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 432
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible